Translation guide
The act of putting animals to graze on pasture. In Japanese, this is expressed using verbs and nouns related to grazing, often with specific terms for different animals or contexts.
To express the general action of putting livestock out to graze on pasture.
The most common noun meaning 'pasturing' or 'grazing'. Can be used with する to form a verb.
To describe the action of animals eating grass in a pasture.
A common verb phrase meaning 'to graze' or 'to eat grass', used for animals like cattle, sheep, etc.
牛が牧草地で草を食んでいる。
The cattle are grazing in the pasture.
To refer to the land where pasturing takes place.
牛の放牧が始まった。
The pasturing of cattle has begun.
この地域では放牧が盛んだ。
Pasturing is common in this region.
The verb form meaning 'to pasture' or 'to graze (animals)'.
春になると牛を放牧する。
We pasture the cattle when spring comes.
Refers to free-range grazing or keeping animals outdoors without confinement. Often used for poultry or smaller livestock.
この鶏は放し飼いで育てられている。
These chickens are raised free-range (pastured).
Refers to livestock farming or stock raising, which includes pasturing as a key activity.
牧畜がこの地域の主な産業だ。
Livestock farming (including pasturing) is the main industry in this area.
Can also be used intransitively to mean 'to graze' (animals grazing).
羊が丘で放牧している。
Sheep are grazing on the hill.
The standard term for 'pasture' or 'grazing land'.
広大な牧草地が広がっている。
Vast pastures stretch out.