作物

• Reading: さくもつ
• Romaji: sakumotsu
• Kanji breakdown: 作 (saku/sa) — make, create, cultivate; 物 (motsu/mono) — thing, object
• Pronunciation: /sa.kɯ.mo.tsɯ/

Meaning

Produce; crops; agricultural products. Plants cultivated for food or commercial purposes.

A noun referring to cultivated crops and agricultural produce. Used in farming, economics, and environmental discussions. Common compounds include 農作物 (agricultural crops). Distinct from 穀物 (grains specifically), 作物 encompasses all cultivated plants including vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Examples

1. 台風で多くの作物が被害を受けた。 Many crops were damaged by the typhoon.
2. この地域では米が主な作物です。 Rice is the main crop in this region.
3. 農家は天候に左右されながら作物を育てている。 Farmers grow their crops while being at the mercy of the weather.

Usage Guide

Context: agriculture, economics, environment

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 作 (make, create, cultivate) and 物 (thing, object). Literally 'cultivated things,' referring to plants intentionally grown by humans for harvest.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal