Translation guide
In Japanese, rice cultivation is deeply tied to culture and language. The most common term is 稲作 (inasaku), but other words exist for specific contexts like rice farming as an occupation or wet-rice agriculture.
The general practice of growing rice, especially as an agricultural sector or topic.
The standard term for rice cultivation, referring to the growing of rice plants. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
Rice cultivation in Japan has a long history.
The aging of rice farmers is progressing.
Literally 'making rice', this is a more colloquial and concrete term for the process of growing rice. Often used in everyday conversation.
My grandfather is good at rice cultivation.
A more technical or descriptive phrase meaning 'cultivation of rice plants'. Used in agricultural contexts.
Water is essential for rice cultivation.
The business or activity of growing rice as a farmer.
The specific method of growing rice in flooded fields, typical in Asia.
稲作 (inasaku) is the formal, standard term for rice cultivation as an agricultural practice or industry. 米作り (komezukuri) is more colloquial and emphasizes the hands-on process of growing rice. Use 稲作 in reports or news, and 米作り in casual talk about farming.
Rice farmers' income depends on the weather.
Techniques for wet-rice cultivation have developed.