こやし
Japanese edit
Alternative spelling |
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肥やし |
Etymology edit
From the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 肥やす (koyasu, “to fertilise”).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
こやし • (koyashi) ←こやし (koyasi)?
- fertiliser
- Synonym: こえ (koe)
- (figurative) food for personal growth
- Synonym: かて (kate)
- (by extension) something that is sitting around unused
Derived terms edit
- 馬肥やし (umagoyashi)
- 寒肥やし (kangoyashi)
- 特牛肥やし (kottoigoyashi)