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土作り (つちづくり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
soil conditioning ; keeping soil in good condition
Refers to practices that improve soil structure, fertility, and health, such as adding compost or tilling. Often used in gardening and farming contexts.
堆たい
肥ひ
を
入い
れ
て
土つち
作づく
り
を
し
て
いる
。
Every spring I condition the soil by adding compost.
Written forms 土つち 作づく り Usage 21%
土つち づくり Usage 79%
Common mixed spelling; the kana づくり softens the form and is often seen in gardening contexts.
Kanji 作 make, production, prepare Similar words 土ど 壌じょう 改かい 良りょう 土壌改良 is a more technical term for soil improvement, often used in agriculture or civil engineering, while 土作り is a common, hands-on term used by gardeners and farmers.
Etymology Compound of 土 (つち, 'soil') and 作り (つくり, 'making, cultivating'). The reading つちづくり follows rendaku voicing of つくり.
