施肥(せひ)

せひ
noun
fertilization; applying fertilizer
1. fertilization; applying fertilizer
The act of applying fertilizer to soil or plants to promote growth.
春(はる)に施肥(せひ)を行(おこな)う。
Fertilization is carried out in spring.
適切(てきせつ)な施肥(せひ)が作物(さくもつ)の成長(せいちょう)を促(うなが)す。
Proper fertilization promotes crop growth.
過剰(かじょう)な施肥(せひ)は土壌(どじょう)の質(しつ)を悪化(あっか)させることがある。
Excessive fertilization can degrade soil quality.

A technical term used in agriculture and gardening. Composed of 施(ほどこ)す (to apply, to give) and 肥(こえ) (fertilizer). This word is often encountered in farming manuals, gardening guides, and agricultural science.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 施肥(せひ)を行(おこな)う — to apply fertilizer
  • 施肥(せひ)量(りょう) — amount of fertilizer applied
  • 施肥(せひ)時期(じき) — fertilizing season/timing
  • 追(つい)肥(ひ)する — to apply additional fertilizer (top-dressing)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 肥料(ひりょう) — fertilizer (the substance itself)
  • 元肥(もとごえ) — base fertilizer (applied before planting)
  • 追肥(ついひ) — additional fertilizer (applied during growth)
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