野芝

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Japanese[edit]

Kanji in this term

Grade: 2
しば
Grade: S
kun’yomi

Etymology[edit]

From () (no) + (しば) (shiba).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

()(しば) or 野芝(ノシバ) (noshiba

  1. Zoysia japonica (Japanese zoyziagrass)
  2. (horse racing, golf) Zoysia turf

Usage notes[edit]

  • As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).

See also[edit]