B1 noun Neutral

植生

/ɕokɯseː/

The plant life of a particular region or period; the plant cover of an area.

Examples

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1

この地域の植生は非常に豊かである。

The vegetation in this region is very rich.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
植生
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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

1

この地域の植生は非常に豊かである。

everyday

The vegetation in this region is very rich.

2

開発が原因で、本来の植生が失われてしまった。

formal

Due to development, the original vegetation was lost.

3

気候変動が将来の植生分布に与える影響を調査する。

academic

Investigate the impact of climate change on future vegetation distribution.

4

植生調査の結果、新種の植物が見つかった。

business

As a result of the vegetation survey, a new plant species was found.

5

ここの植生、南国っぽくていいね。

informal

The vegetation here feels tropical, I like it.

Word Family

Noun
植生

Common Collocations

植生を保護する to protect vegetation
豊かな植生 rich vegetation
植生調査 vegetation survey
固有の植生 native vegetation
自然植生 natural vegetation

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

植生 vs 植物

Shokubutsu is a 'plant' (individual); Shokusei is 'vegetation' (the collective plant life of an area).

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Usage Notes

Essential for TOEFL biology and environmental science passages describing regions.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'shokubutsu' (plant) when they should use 'shokusei' to describe the landscape.

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Memory Tip

Shoku (Plant) + Sei (Living/Life) = Living plants of a region.

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Word Origin

Derived from 'Shoku' (to plant/plant) and 'Sei' (life/birth).

Grammar Patterns

〜の植生 植生が豊かだ

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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