mulberry field; mulberry plantation
Refers to a field where mulberry trees are grown, typically for silkworm cultivation.
昔、この辺りは一面の桑畑だった。
Long ago, this area was all mulberry fields.
養蚕農家は広い桑畑を持っている。
Sericulture farmers have large mulberry plantations.
Variant kanji form using 畠 instead of 畑; less common.
Kana spelling; useful when the kanji are not needed or for learners.