農薬
のうやく
agricultural chemical; agrochemical; agrichemical
JLPT N2 Common word
Meanings
Noun
agricultural chemical; agrochemical; agrichemical
Example sentences
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They are spraying the fruit trees.
たくさん農薬使ってそうでこわい。
I'm afraid of heavy pesticide use.
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Insecticides are agricultural chemicals that exterminate insects harmful to plants.
大根の皮も料理に使えるというが、農薬が心配なので捨ててしまうことが多い。
I heard daikon skins can be used when cooking, but I'm worried about pesticides, so I usually throw them out.
その結果、雨が降れば、大量の表土、赤土、化学肥料、農薬が、海に流れだす。
As a result, when it rains, large amounts of topsoil, clay, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides are washed into the sea.