肥やし (こやし, koyashi) Japanese meaning: manure | Kotomoraまい
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I spread cow manure on the field.
Manure is better for the soil than chemical fertilizer.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉に肥やしをやるto apply fertilizer/manure to (a field, plant, etc.)
If you fertilize the field, the vegetables grow well.
〈事〉が肥やしになる(an experience or hardship) becomes nourishment for one's growth
The hardships of his youth have become the nourishment for who he is today.
〈事〉を肥やしにするto turn (an experience) into nourishment for growth
Let's turn this failure into fuel for growth and do better next time.
Expressions
芸の肥やしsomething that nourishes one's artistic skill タンスの肥やしclothes or items bought but never used; unused things taking up space
