桑原
Meanings
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mulberry field
Refers to a field where mulberry trees are grown, typically for sericulture.
Long ago, this area was all mulberry fields.
Usage patterns
- 桑原で蚕を育てるto raise silkworms in a mulberry field
There was a mulberry field near my grandparents' house, and they used to raise silkworms there long ago.
Expressions
- くわばらくわばらknock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid