noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
clayey; clay-like; argillaceous
Describes soil, ground, or material that contains a lot of clay and is sticky or heavy. Often used in gardening, geology, and construction contexts.
この辺りの土は粘土質で、水はけが悪い。
The soil around here is clayey and drains poorly.
粘土質の土地では、作物の根が張りにくい。
In clayey land, it is difficult for crop roots to spread.