Betekenissen van Grass in het Japans

草 (くさ)

Voorbeeld:

The grass in the park is very green.

公園の草はとても緑色です。

I love to walk barefoot on the grass.

草の上を裸足で歩くのが好きです。

Gebruik: InformalContext: Used in everyday conversation, gardening, and discussing nature.

Opmerking: The term '草' refers to various types of grass and is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

草地 (くさち)

Voorbeeld:

The cattle were grazing on the grassland.

家畜は草地で草を食べていました。

We set up a picnic on the grassland.

私たちは草地でピクニックをしました。

Gebruik: FormalContext: Used in agriculture, ecology, and land management discussions.

Opmerking: This term is more specific, referring to a field or area covered with grass, often used in a formal context.

雑草 (ざっそう)

Voorbeeld:

We need to pull out the weeds from the garden.

庭から雑草を引き抜かなければなりません。

The weeds are taking over the flower bed.

雑草が花壇を占領しています。

Gebruik: InformalContext: Commonly used in gardening and landscaping discussions.

Opmerking: This term specifically refers to unwanted or troublesome plants that grow among cultivated plants.

芝生 (しばふ)

Voorbeeld:

The lawn is perfect for playing soccer.

芝生はサッカーをするのに最適です。

We had a barbecue on the lawn.

芝生の上でバーベキューをしました。

Gebruik: InformalContext: Used when discussing lawns, gardens, and recreational areas.

Opmerking: This term refers specifically to cultivated grass, often found in yards and parks.

草食 (そうしょく)

Voorbeeld:

Elephants are herbivorous animals.

象は草食動物です。

Many animals in the savannah are herbivores.

サバンナには多くの草食動物がいます。

Gebruik: FormalContext: Used in biology and discussions about animal diets.

Opmerking: While not a direct translation of 'grass,' this term refers to herbivorous animals that primarily eat plants, including grass.

lawn

A lawn is an area of grass that is regularly mown and maintained, typically in a garden or park.

Voorbeeld: The children played on the soft lawn.

Opmerking: A lawn specifically refers to a well-kept area of grass, often in a domestic or public setting.

turf

Turf refers to grass and the surface layer of earth held together by its roots.

Voorbeeld: The football field was covered in lush green turf.

Opmerking: Turf can refer to the grass and soil layer as a whole, not just the grass itself.

sod

Sod is grass-covered surface soil held together by matted roots.

Voorbeeld: The landscapers laid down fresh sod to create a new lawn.

Opmerking: Sod specifically refers to the grass and the layer of soil beneath it that is typically cut and transplanted for landscaping purposes.

meadow

A meadow is an open grassy area, often in a natural setting, where grass and wildflowers grow.

Voorbeeld: The cows grazed peacefully in the lush meadow.

Opmerking: A meadow is a more natural and wild area of grass, often found in rural or natural landscapes.

The grass is always greener on the other side

This phrase means that people tend to think others' situations are better than their own, but in reality, that may not be the case.

Voorbeeld: She thinks working in a different company would be better, but you know the grass is always greener on the other side.

Opmerking: The phrase 'grass' here is symbolic of a situation or circumstance, not referring to literal grass.

Grassroots movement

A grassroots movement is a movement that starts at a local level, often driven by ordinary people rather than established leaders.

Voorbeeld: The protest was a grassroots movement, organized by local citizens who wanted change.

Opmerking: In this context, 'grassroots' refers to the common people or ordinary citizens, not actual grass.

Snake in the grass

Refers to someone who is deceitful or treacherous, appearing friendly but actually being harmful.

Voorbeeld: I thought she was my friend, but she turned out to be a snake in the grass.

Opmerking: The phrase 'grass' here is used metaphorically to represent hiding or blending in, like a snake in tall grass.

Grass ceiling

Similar to 'glass ceiling,' but specifically addressing barriers faced by women in male-dominated fields.

Voorbeeld: Despite her qualifications, she felt like she couldn't break through the grass ceiling in the male-dominated industry.

Opmerking: The term 'grass ceiling' modifies the concept of a 'ceiling' to focus on gender-related challenges, like grass being a barrier.

Grass is always greener where you water it

Encourages focusing on nurturing and improving one's current situation rather than constantly seeking better options elsewhere.

Voorbeeld: Instead of looking for a new job, why not work on improving your current one? Remember, the grass is always greener where you water it.

Opmerking: This phrase modifies the original idea of the grass being greener elsewhere by emphasizing the importance of investing in and cultivating what one already has.

Let the grass grow under one's feet

Refers to someone who is active, always busy, and never idle.

Voorbeeld: She's always on the move, never letting the grass grow under her feet.

Opmerking: The phrase uses 'grass' as a visual metaphor for the idea of staying in one place for too long, letting grass grow beneath one's feet.

Smoke grass

A slang term for smoking marijuana or cannabis.

Voorbeeld: Some teenagers think it's cool to smoke grass, but it's illegal and harmful to their health.

Opmerking: In this context, 'grass' is a colloquial term for marijuana, unrelated to its literal meaning of plant vegetation.

Grass

Refers to the green vegetation that grows on the ground. In slang, 'grass' can also refer to marijuana.

Voorbeeld: I love the feeling of fresh grass beneath my feet.

Opmerking: In slang, 'grass' has a specific reference to marijuana, whereas the original meaning is about vegetation.

Grassroots

In slang, 'grassroots' refers to the ordinary people in a group or society at a local level, especially when they have influence or power.

Voorbeeld: The grassroots movement was successful in gathering support for the cause.

Opmerking: The original meaning of 'grassroots' refers to the roots of plants close to the soil, while slang usage refers to ordinary people at a local level.

Grass up

To 'grass up' someone means to inform on or betray someone to the authorities or people in authority.

Voorbeeld: Don't grass me up to the teacher about skipping class!

Opmerking: The slang term 'grass up' has a negative connotation of betrayal, which is different from the original meaning of 'grass'.

Grasshopper

In slang, 'grasshopper' can refer to a beginner or novice in a particular field, often used in a playful or encouraging way.

Voorbeeld: I'm still a grasshopper in the world of coding, learning something new every day.

Opmerking: The original meaning of 'grasshopper' is an insect, whereas the slang term is used to refer to a beginner in a field.

Grassy knoll

In slang, 'grassy knoll' refers to a location where something secretive, suspicious, or controversial may have happened.

Voorbeeld: There's a conspiracy theory that suggests a second shooter was on the grassy knoll.

Opmerking: The original meaning of 'grassy knoll' is a grass-covered mound or hill, while the slang usage implies a place of intrigue or conspiracy.

Grass-fed

In slang, 'grass-fed' refers to livestock that has been fed a diet of grass, which is considered healthier and more natural.

Voorbeeld: I prefer to buy grass-fed beef for its health benefits.

Opmerking: The original meaning of 'grass-fed' refers to animals that have been fed on grass, while in slang, it denotes a healthier food choice.

Smoke the grass

In slang, 'smoke the grass' is a euphemism for smoking marijuana.

Voorbeeld: After a long day, I like to relax and smoke the grass.

Opmerking: The slang term 'smoke the grass' specifically refers to smoking marijuana, distinct from the original meaning of 'grass'.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

The children were playing on the grass.

The golf course has a beautiful green grass.

Grass - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)

Lemma: grass

Vervoegingen

Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): grasses, grass

Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): grass

Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): grassed

Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): grassing

Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): grasses

Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): grass

Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): grass

Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon

grass bevat 1 lettergrepen: grass

Fonetische transcriptie: ˈgras

grass , ˈgras (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

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grass: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).

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