WORD DETAIL
湿原
しつげん
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: The geographic and ecological noun
湿原(しつげん) denotes a broad wetland or marsh formed under persistently wet conditions. - Basic usage: It can describe the landscape as
広い湿原or form conservation phrases such as湿原の環境を守る.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A water-rich open habitat
- It is a natural environment formed by persistent water and soil conditions, not simply a field wet from rain.

