bog in Japanese
bog in Japanese is 沼沢, 沼地 — bog means an area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
bog in Japanese
沼沢
Pronounced: shōtaku
(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)
沼地
Pronounced: numachi
(wetland science, specifically) An acidic, chiefly rain-fed (ombrotrophic), peat-forming wetland. (Contrast an alkaline fen, and swamps and marshes.)
What does "bog" mean?
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noun An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
"Their boots sank into the bog with every step."
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verb To become stuck or unable to make progress, often in the phrase "bog down."
"The negotiations bogged down over minor details."
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noun British informal: a toilet.
"He nipped off to the bog before the meeting started."
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bog in a sentence
- Their boots sank into the bog with every step.
- Peat is harvested from bogs and dried for fuel.
- The negotiations bogged down over minor details.
- The truck got bogged in the mud after the storm.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bog" in Japanese?
"bog" in Japanese is 沼沢, 沼地. bog means: An area of soft, wet, spongy ground formed from decayed plant matter, especially moss.
How do you pronounce 沼沢?
"bog" in Japanese is 沼沢, pronounced "shōtaku".
How do you use "bog" in a sentence?
Example: "Their boots sank into the bog with every step." In Japanese, "bog" is 沼沢, 沼地.
Are there other ways to say "bog" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "bog": 沼沢, 沼地.
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