のしば

Japanese

Alternative spelling
野芝

Etymology

From 野(の) (no) + 芝(しば) (shiba).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [no̞ɕiba̠]

Noun

のしば or ノシバ • (noshiba) ^{←のしば (nosiba)?}

1. Zoysia japonica (Japanese zoyziagrass)
2. (horse racing, golf) Zoysia turf

Usage notes

• As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).

Coordinate terms

• (turf): 洋芝(ようしば) (yōshiba)