Translation guide
The method of growing plants without soil, using mineral nutrient solutions in water. In Japanese, the most common term is 水耕栽培, but related terms exist for specific contexts.
The general concept of growing plants in nutrient-rich water without soil.
The standard term for hydroponics, literally 'water cultivation'. Used in both everyday and technical contexts.
I'm growing lettuce using hydroponics.
Hydroponics doesn't use soil, so you can do it indoors.
A shorter term for water cultivation, often used for simple home setups like growing bulbs in water. Less technical than 水耕栽培.
I started growing hyacinths in water.
A technical term meaning 'nutrient solution cultivation', encompassing hydroponics and other soilless methods. Used in agricultural science.
Research on nutrient solution cultivation is advancing.
Referring to the physical system or equipment used for hydroponics.
水耕栽培 is the standard term for hydroponics as a modern agricultural technique, while 水栽培 often refers to simple water culture of ornamental plants like bulbs. Use 水耕栽培 for serious growing, 水栽培 for casual home decoration.
I bought a hydroponic kit and started growing herbs.