農薬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 農薬 is read as のうやく and means “pesticide”.
• Basic usage: The examples show labeled pesticide boxes in a model and discussion of a fictional farm using them.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the collective term for agricultural chemicals controlling pests, disease, or weeds, unlike fertilizer 肥料, which supplies nutrients.