1.
hedge; living fence; hedgerow
A fence or boundary made of closely planted shrubs or trees. A traditional feature of Japanese residential gardens.
庭の生垣を刈った。
I trimmed the garden hedge.
生垣の向こうに家が見える。
I can see a house beyond the hedge.
ブロック塀の代わりに生垣を植えることで、街並みが柔らかくなる。
By planting hedges instead of block walls, the streetscape becomes softer.
USAGE:
Common plants used for 生垣 in Japan include 椿 (camellia), 山茶花 (sasanqua), and カイヅカイブキ (Chinese juniper). Many Japanese municipalities offer subsidies for planting 生垣 instead of concrete walls for earthquake safety and greening.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 生垣を刈る (to trim a hedge)
- 生垣を植える (to plant a hedge)
- 生垣で囲む (to surround with a hedge)