Translation guide
A pasture is an area of land covered with grass where animals like cows or sheep graze. In Japanese, the most common word is 牧場 (ぼくじょう), which can refer to both the land and the farm itself. Other terms specify the type of land or its use.
Referring to a field or area of grass where livestock feed
The most general and common word for pasture, ranch, or livestock farm. It can refer to both the grazing land and the entire farm operation.
Referring to the action of pasturing animals or the state of being on pasture
The verb 'to pasture' or 'to graze' (transitive). Use this when you put animals out to pasture.
春になると牛を放牧する。
In spring, we put the cows out to pasture.
牧場 (ぼくじょう) is the most common and versatile, often implying a farm with buildings. 牧草地 (ぼくそうち) focuses on the grassy field itself. 放牧地 (ほうぼくち) is a technical term for land designated for grazing.
The English word 'pasture' is unrelated to 'pastor' (牧師, ぼくし). Be careful not to mix them up.
牛が牧場で草を食べている。
Cows are eating grass in the pasture.
広大な牧場が広がっている。
A vast pasture stretches out.
Literally 'grazing land', this term emphasizes the land used for pasturing animals. It is more technical and often used in agricultural contexts.
この地域は放牧地として利用されている。
This area is used as pasture.
Specifically refers to grassland or meadow used for grazing. It highlights the grass itself rather than the farm.
牧草地を整備する。
To maintain the pasture.
A somewhat literary or formal term for pasture or grazing land, often used in compound words or official names.
牧野組合
pasture cooperative
Passive form meaning 'are pastured' or 'are grazing'. Describes the state of animals being on pasture.
羊が山で放牧されている。
Sheep are pastured on the mountain.