壌じょう土ど

noun

soil; earth

General term for soil or earth, often used in agricultural or geological contexts.

• この地ち域いきの壌じょう土どは野や菜さい作づくりに適てきしている。

  The soil in this region is suitable for growing vegetables.

noun

loam; loamy soil

Specifically refers to loam, a fertile soil with a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay. In Japanese soil classification, it indicates a clay content of 25–37.5%.

• 壌じょう土どは水みずはけと保ほ水すい性せいのバランスが良よい。

  Loam has a good balance of drainage and water retention.