植生
The plant life of a particular region or period; the plant cover of an area.
Examples
3 of 5この地域の植生は非常に豊かである。
The vegetation in this region is very rich.
開発が原因で、本来の植生が失われてしまった。
Due to development, the original vegetation was lost.
気候変動が将来の植生分布に与える影響を調査する。
Investigate the impact of climate change on future vegetation distribution.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Shoku (Plant) + Sei (Living/Life) = Living plants of a region.
Quick Quiz
砂漠と熱帯雨林では、（ ）が全く異なる。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 植生
Examples
この地域の植生は非常に豊かである。
everydayThe vegetation in this region is very rich.
開発が原因で、本来の植生が失われてしまった。
formalDue to development, the original vegetation was lost.
気候変動が将来の植生分布に与える影響を調査する。
academicInvestigate the impact of climate change on future vegetation distribution.
植生調査の結果、新種の植物が見つかった。
businessAs a result of the vegetation survey, a new plant species was found.
ここの植生、南国っぽくていいね。
informalThe vegetation here feels tropical, I like it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
植生分布
vegetation distribution
植生の回復
recovery of vegetation
垂直植生
vertical vegetation (zones)
Often Confused With
Shokubutsu is a 'plant' (individual); Shokusei is 'vegetation' (the collective plant life of an area).
Usage Notes
Essential for TOEFL biology and environmental science passages describing regions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'shokubutsu' (plant) when they should use 'shokusei' to describe the landscape.
Memory Tip
Shoku (Plant) + Sei (Living/Life) = Living plants of a region.
Word Origin
Derived from 'Shoku' (to plant/plant) and 'Sei' (life/birth).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
砂漠と熱帯雨林では、（ ）が全く異なる。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 植生
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