田園
Meanings
1
Refers to the rural landscape as a whole, often with a slightly literary or idyllic tone. Used in phrases like 田園風景 (rural scenery) and 田園地帯 (agricultural belt).
I moved to an area where rural scenery spreads out.
2
More concrete than sense 1; refers to the actual farmland, paddies, and fields. Often used in descriptions of agricultural land.
This area is all cultivated fields.
Usage patterns
- 田園で暮らすto live in the countryside
He decided to leave the city and live in the countryside.
- 田園が広がるfor fields/countryside to stretch out (in a view)
Outside the window, fields stretched out as far as the eye could see.
- 田園を望むto have a view overlooking the countryside
This inn is located in a quiet spot overlooking the countryside.