Translation guide
Peat is partially decomposed plant material found in bogs. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 泥炭 (でいたん). For gardening, the loanword ピート is used in compounds like ピートモス (peat moss).
The organic material itself, often used as fuel or in horticulture.
Specifically the moss-derived product used in gardening.
The wetland environment where peat forms.
In gardening contexts, ピート or ピートモス is common. For fuel or geological discussions, use 泥炭.
Peat is popular as a soil conditioner.
北海道には広大な湿原が広がっている。
Vast wetlands stretch across Hokkaido.