のしば
Japanese
Alternative spelling |
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野芝 |
Etymology
From 野 (no) + 芝 (shiba).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [no̞ɕiba̠]
Noun
のしば or ノシバ • (noshiba) ←のしば (nosiba)?
- Zoysia japonica
- (horse racing, golf) Zoysia turf
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where it is customary).
Coordinate terms
- (turf): 洋芝 (yōshiba)