At the A1 level, think of 収穫 (shūkaku) as 'picking fruit.' It's a noun for when farmers take vegetables or fruits from the ground or trees. You might use it when talking about your garden or a trip to a farm. For example: 'I harvested tomatoes.' It's a simple, physical action. You don't need to worry about the abstract meanings yet. Just remember: Farmer + Plants + Gathering = 収穫.
At the A2 level, you can start using 収穫 to describe seasonal activities. In Japan, many people go 'strawberry harvesting' (いちご収穫) or 'grape harvesting.' You can use the word to talk about food and seasons. You might also hear it in simple stories about autumn. It is a noun, but you can say '収穫します' (to harvest) or '収穫に行きます' (go to harvest).
At the B1 level, you should learn the metaphorical meaning. 収穫 isn't just for rice anymore; it's for 'what you got out of an experience.' If you go to a meeting and learn a new business strategy, that is a 'big harvest' (大きな収穫). This is very common in work and study contexts. You should be able to say 'There was no harvest' (収穫がなかった) if an event was a waste of time.
At the B2 level, you use 収穫 in more formal and academic contexts. You might describe the 'yield' of a specific region in an essay about geography or economics. You also use it to describe the 'results' of research. It becomes a tool for summarizing the value of a process. You should be comfortable with compound words like '収穫高' (yield amount) or '収穫祭' (harvest festival).
At the C1 level, you understand the nuance between 収穫 and other words like 成果 or 業績. You can use 収穫 to describe complex intellectual gains or the 'harvest of a civilization.' In literature or high-level journalism, it might describe the 'harvest of years of diplomatic efforts.' You recognize that 収穫 implies a long period of 'cultivation' (effort/time) before the result was obtained.
At the C2 level, you can use 収穫 with precision in philosophical or highly technical agricultural discussions. You might discuss the 'diminishing returns' (収穫逓減 - shūkaku teigen) in economics or use the word to describe the 'reaping' of consequences in a metaphorical, almost poetic sense. You have a deep appreciation for the kanji components and the historical role of the harvest in Japanese social structure.

収穫 در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Primarily means harvesting crops like rice or fruit.
  • Commonly used metaphorically for gains, results, or lessons learned.
  • Usually carries a positive and productive connotation.
  • Essential for discussing agriculture, business outcomes, and personal growth.

At its core, the Japanese word 収穫 (しゅうかく - shūkaku) refers to the act of harvesting crops. In a country like Japan, where rice cultivation has been the backbone of society and culture for millennia, the concept of 'harvest' carries immense weight. It is not merely a mechanical process of gathering plants; it is the culmination of a season's hard work, the fulfillment of nature's promise, and the literal sustenance of the people. However, in modern Japanese, the utility of 収穫 extends far beyond the rice paddy or the apple orchard. It has evolved into a powerful metaphor for the 'gains' or 'results' one obtains from any purposeful activity, whether that be a business trip, a period of study, or a scientific experiment.

Literal Agricultural Use
This describes the physical gathering of ripened crops. It is used in news reports about crop yields, seasonal festivals (Matsuri), and agricultural science. For example, 'The rice harvest was early this year' would use 収穫.

秋になると、農家の人たちは忙しく収穫に追われる。(When autumn comes, farmers are busy being chased by the harvest.)

Metaphorical/Abstract Use
This refers to the knowledge, experience, or information gained from an event. If you attend a seminar and learn three new techniques, those are your 'harvest.' It is very common in professional and academic settings to summarize the 'harvest' of a project.

In the context of the IELTS or academic English, 収穫 corresponds to terms like 'yield,' 'crop,' or 'outcome.' When discussing environmental issues or sustainable farming, 収穫 is the primary term for output. In psychological or social contexts, it describes the 'fruits' of one's labor. The word is composed of two kanji: 収 (to take in, to obtain) and 穫 (to harvest grain). Together, they imply a deliberate action to secure what has been grown or earned.

今回の留学での最大の収穫は、異文化への理解が深まったことだ。(The greatest harvest from this study abroad was the deepening of my understanding of different cultures.)

Understanding 収穫 requires recognizing its positive connotation. We rarely use it for negative outcomes. You wouldn't say you 'harvested' a cold or a failure. It implies value. Whether it's a basket of grapes or a breakthrough in cancer research, 収穫 signifies that the time spent resulted in something tangible or beneficial.

Using 収穫 correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a noun and its common verb pairings. Most frequently, you will see it paired with verbs like 祝う (to celebrate), 終える (to finish), or 得る (to obtain). Because it is a noun, it can also function as a 'suru-verb' (収穫する) to mean 'to harvest,' though the noun form is more versatile in abstract contexts.

Common Verb Pairings
1. 収穫を得る (to get a harvest/gain results). 2. 収穫がある (to have a harvest/to be fruitful). 3. 収穫を祝う (to celebrate the harvest).

この研究からは、予想以上の収穫が得られた。(We obtained more results from this research than expected.)

When used in a sentence, 収穫 often takes modifiers to describe the quality or quantity of the results. Words like 豊作 (housaku - bumper crop) or 凶作 (kyousaku - poor crop) are related, but 収穫 itself can be modified by adjectives like 大きな (big), 精神的な (spiritual/mental), or 意外な (unexpected).

For learners, it is important to distinguish between the 'act' and the 'result.' If you say '収穫の時期' (harvest season), you are talking about the time of the act. If you say '素晴らしい収穫' (a wonderful harvest), you are likely talking about the result. In formal writing, particularly in business reports, using 収穫 instead of simple words like '結果' (result) adds a layer of depth, suggesting that the results were 'gathered' through effort, much like crops are tended before they are picked.

昨日、庭でトマトをたくさん収穫しました。(Yesterday, I harvested a lot of tomatoes in the garden.)

You will encounter 収穫 in several distinct 'real-world' environments. The first is, naturally, the news. Every autumn, Japanese news programs feature segments on the first rice harvests of the year, often showing farmers using combines or traditional hand-cutting methods. You will hear phrases like '収穫高' (shūkakudaka - yield amount) or '収穫予想' (shūkaku yosō - harvest forecast).

Context: Business & Networking
After a conference or a business trip, a manager might ask, '何か収穫はありましたか?' (Was there any harvest/did you get anything out of it?). Here, they are looking for new leads, industry insights, or potential partnerships.

「出張はどうだった?」「はい、新しい取引先が見つかり、大きな収穫がありました。」("How was the business trip?" "Yes, I found a new client, it was a big harvest.")

The second context is education and personal growth. Teachers often use 収穫 to talk about what students gained from a school trip or a volunteer activity. It emphasizes the internal growth of the student. In a university setting, a professor might discuss the '収穫' of a decade-long research project, referring to the data and theories established.

Lastly, you will hear it in the context of seasonal tourism. '収穫体験' (shūkaku taiken - harvest experience) is a popular activity in Japan where families go to farms to pick strawberries, grapes, or sweet potatoes. It is a key part of the 'Green Tourism' industry in rural Japan.

One of the most common mistakes learners make is using 収穫 for things that are 'found' rather than 'earned' or 'gathered.' For example, if you find a 100-yen coin on the street, that is not a 収穫. 収穫 implies a process—planting, growing, and then gathering. Even in the metaphorical sense, it implies you went somewhere with the intent to gain something.

Mistake: Confusion with 成果 (Seika)
While both mean 'result,' 成果 focuses on the *achievement* or the 'fruit of labor' as a finished product. 収穫 focuses on the *gathering* or what you 'take home.' Use 成果 for a finished project; use 収穫 for the knowledge you took away from it.

Incorrect: 宝くじで1億円の収穫があった。
Correct: 宝くじで1億円当たった。(You don't 'harvest' lottery winnings; you 'hit' them.)

Another mistake is confusing 収穫 with 採取 (saishu) or 採集 (saishū). 採取 is used for collecting samples (like blood samples or minerals), and 採集 is used for collecting things for study or as a hobby (like butterflies or stamps). 収穫 is reserved for things that are 'produced' to be used or consumed, primarily crops or valuable information.

Finally, avoid using 収穫 for negative gains. If a war results in many deaths, you would never say there was a 'harvest' of casualties in Japanese, as the word has a positive, productive nuance. Instead, you would use words like '被害' (higai - damage/harm) or '結果' (kekka - result).

To truly master 収穫, you should understand how it sits among its synonyms. Depending on the context—whether you are in a field, an office, or a lab—different words might be more appropriate.

刈り入れ (Kariire)
This is a very specific word for harvesting grains like rice or wheat by 'cutting' them. While 収穫 is the general term for all crops, 刈り入れ is the specific physical action of cutting down the stalks.
成果 (Seika)
As mentioned before, this means 'results' or 'fruits of one's effort.' It is often used in business targets (成果を上げる - to achieve results). It is more formal and achievement-oriented than 収穫.
利得 (Ritoku)
This means 'profit' or 'gain,' usually in a legal or economic sense. It lacks the 'gathering' nuance of 収穫 and is much drier and more technical.

In a casual setting, people might just say 'いいことがあった' (Something good happened) or '勉強になった' (I learned something). However, using 収穫 elevates the conversation, showing that you recognize the value of what was gained through the experience.

Comparison:
1. 収穫: What you brought home.
2. 成果: What you accomplished.
3. 利益: How much money/value you made.

When writing for an exam like the JLPT or IELTS, choosing 収穫 over a generic word like '結果' shows a higher level of vocabulary control, especially when describing the 'findings' of a study or the 'benefits' of a specific policy.

چقدر رسمی است؟

نکته جالب

The kanji 穫 was originally a very complex character representing a hand catching a bird in the grass, which later specialized to mean harvesting grain. In modern Japanese, it is almost exclusively used in the word 収穫.

راهنمای تلفظ

UK ʃɯːkakɯ
US ʃukaku
The pitch accent is typically 'Atamadaka' (Type 1) or 'Heiban' (Type 0) depending on the dialect, but in standard Tokyo Japanese, it is often pronounced with a flat pitch after the initial drop.
هم‌قافیه با
Gūkaku (偶角) Chūkaku (中核) Kūkaku (空郭) Sūkaku (数格) Tōkaku (等角) Bōkaku (傍角) Ryōkaku (菱角) Hōkaku (方格)
خطاهای رایج
  • Pronouncing 'shū' as 'shu' (short). It must be long.
  • Confusing the pitch with 'shukkaku' (not a word).
  • Failing to devoice the final 'u' in 'ku' in fast speech.
  • Misreading the second kanji as 'gaku'.
  • Swapping the order of the kanji.

سطح دشواری

خواندن 3/5

The kanji are moderately difficult (N3 level) but very common.

نوشتن 4/5

The kanji '穫' is complex and easy to miswrite.

صحبت کردن 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward.

گوش دادن 2/5

Clear sound, rarely confused with other words.

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

農業 (Agriculture) 野菜 (Vegetables) 秋 (Autumn) 得る (To obtain) 結果 (Result)

بعداً یاد بگیرید

成果 (Achievement) 栽培 (Cultivation) 豊作 (Bumper crop) 効率 (Efficiency) 供給 (Supply)

پیشرفته

収穫逓減 (Diminishing returns) 自給自足 (Self-sufficiency) 品種改良 (Selective breeding) 農薬 (Pesticides) 灌漑 (Irrigation)

گرامر لازم

Noun + する to form a verb

ジャガイモを収穫する。

Noun + の + Noun

収穫の時期。

Compound nouns with ~高 (amount)

収穫高。

Relative clauses with past tense

収穫した野菜。

Using ~がある to show existence of results

収穫がある。

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

にわで トマトを しゅうかくしました。

I harvested tomatoes in the garden.

Simple noun + を + verb.

2

りんごの しゅうかくは たのしいです。

Harvesting apples is fun.

Noun + は + adjective.

3

これは きょう しゅうかくした やさいです。

These are the vegetables harvested today.

Using 'harvested' as an adjective for 'vegetables'.

4

おじいさんは おこめを しゅうかくします。

The grandfather harvests rice.

Standard subject-object-verb structure.

5

しゅうかくの じかんです。

It is harvest time.

Noun + の + Noun.

6

たくさん しゅうかくできました。

We were able to harvest a lot.

Adverb + noun/verb compound.

7

だれが しゅうかくしますか?

Who will do the harvesting?

Question form.

8

いちごを しゅうかくしに いきましょう。

Let's go to harvest strawberries.

Action + に + movement verb.

1

秋は収穫の季節です。

Autumn is the season of harvest.

Identifying the season.

2

今年の収穫はとても多いです。

This year's harvest is very large.

Describing quantity.

3

みんなで収穫を祝いましょう。

Let's all celebrate the harvest.

Using 祝う (to celebrate).

4

古い道具で収穫するのは大変です。

Harvesting with old tools is difficult.

Gerund-like use (noun + する).

5

収穫したばかりの果物は美味しい。

Fruit that has just been harvested is delicious.

~たばかり (just finished doing).

6

来週、ジャガイモの収穫を手伝います。

Next week, I will help with the potato harvest.

Compound noun object.

7

収穫が終わって、農家は休みに入ります。

The harvest is over, and the farmers are going on break.

Using 終わる to show completion.

8

どこで収穫体験ができますか?

Where can I do a harvest experience?

Compound word: 収穫体験.

1

今回の会議では、大きな収穫があった。

There was a great harvest (gain) in this meeting.

Metaphorical use for 'results'.

2

出張に行ったが、何の収穫もなかった。

I went on a business trip, but there was no harvest (gain) at all.

Negative emphasis using も.

3

留学生活で得た収穫は、一生の宝物だ。

The gains from my study abroad life are a lifelong treasure.

Abstract gain as a treasure.

4

この本から得られる収穫は非常に多い。

The harvest (knowledge) one can get from this book is very large.

Passive/Potential nuance with 得られる.

5

収穫期を迎えたブドウ畑は美しい。

The vineyards that have reached harvest season are beautiful.

収穫期 (harvest period) as a subject.

6

失敗の中にも、何らかの収穫があるはずだ。

Even in failure, there should be some kind of harvest (lesson).

Using はずだ to show expectation.

7

台風のせいで、収穫が減ってしまった。

Because of the typhoon, the harvest decreased.

Cause and effect with ~のせいで.

8

彼はそのプロジェクトで多くの収穫を得た。

He gained a lot of harvest (results) from that project.

Transitive use with 得る.

1

農業技術の進歩により、収穫高が大幅に向上した。

Due to progress in agricultural technology, the yield has improved significantly.

Formal 'due to' (により).

2

この調査の収穫は、新しい市場の可能性を示したことだ。

The harvest of this survey was that it showed the possibility of a new market.

Identifying the 'harvest' as a specific fact.

3

収穫した作物を市場に出荷する準備をする。

Prepare to ship the harvested crops to the market.

Relatve clause: 収穫した作物.

4

精神的な収穫を求めて、彼は旅に出た。

He went on a journey seeking spiritual harvest (gains).

Abstract object: 精神的な収穫.

5

異常気象は世界の収穫予想に悪影響を与えている。

Abnormal weather is having a negative impact on global harvest forecasts.

Compound: 収穫予想 (harvest forecast).

6

この実験は失敗に終わったが、データという収穫はあった。

This experiment ended in failure, but there was a harvest in the form of data.

Apposition using という.

7

収穫祭は、地域社会の結束を強める役割を果たしている。

Harvest festivals play a role in strengthening the unity of local communities.

Formal phrase: 役割を果たす.

8

労働の収穫を公平に分配することが求められている。

It is required to fairly distribute the harvest of labor.

Passive requirement (求められている).

1

長年の研究がようやく実を結び、多大な収穫をもたらした。

Years of research finally bore fruit, bringing about a massive harvest (of results).

Idiomatic: 実を結ぶ (bear fruit).

2

その外交交渉における収穫は、平和への第一歩となった。

The harvest from those diplomatic negotiations became the first step toward peace.

Abstract geopolitical gain.

3

収穫逓減の法則は、経済学における基本的な概念の一つである。

The law of diminishing returns is one of the basic concepts in economics.

Technical term: 収穫逓減 (diminishing returns).

4

彼の沈黙は、熟考の末の収穫と言えるだろう。

His silence could be called the harvest of long deliberation.

Highly metaphorical/literary use.

5

遺伝子組み換え技術は、収穫量の安定化に寄与している。

Genetic engineering technology contributes to the stabilization of harvest volumes.

Formal 'contribute' (寄与する).

6

この文化交流プログラムは、参加者に計り知れない収穫を与えた。

This cultural exchange program gave participants immeasurable harvest (benefits).

Modifier: 計り知れない (immeasurable).

7

収穫された情報の断片を繋ぎ合わせ、真相に迫る。

Connect the harvested fragments of information to approach the truth.

Information as a crop to be 'harvested'.

8

乱獲により、将来的な収穫が危ぶまれている。

Due to over-harvesting (over-fishing), future harvests are being endangered.

Related word: 乱獲 (over-harvesting/poaching).

1

人類の知の収穫を次世代に継承することは、我々の責務である。

Inheriting the harvest of human knowledge to the next generation is our responsibility.

Grand, philosophical context.

2

その詩集は、孤独の中で育まれた感性の収穫である。

That collection of poems is the harvest of a sensibility nurtured in solitude.

Literary metaphor.

3

土壌の枯渇は、短絡的な収穫至上主義の帰結に他ならない。

Soil depletion is nothing other than the consequence of short-sighted harvest-first mentalities.

Complex compound: 収穫至上主義.

4

歴史の収穫を顧みれば、同じ過ちを繰り返すべきではないことは明白だ。

Looking back at the harvest (lessons) of history, it is clear we should not repeat the same mistakes.

History as a field of lessons.

5

彼は、自己の鍛錬を通じて得た精神的収穫を、静かに享受している。

He quietly enjoys the spiritual harvest obtained through self-discipline.

Nuanced verb: 享受する (to enjoy/relish).

6

都市化の波は、農村が長年培ってきた文化の収穫を飲み込んでいった。

The wave of urbanization swallowed up the harvest of culture that rural villages had cultivated for years.

Metaphor for cultural loss.

7

技術革新は、労働という種まきに対する収穫の比率を劇的に変えた。

Technological innovation has dramatically changed the ratio of harvest to the sowing of labor.

Analogy: Seed-sowing vs. Harvesting.

8

この論文の最大の収穫は、既存のパラダイムに対する疑義を呈した点にある。

The greatest harvest of this paper lies in the fact that it raised doubts about the existing paradigm.

High-level academic critique.

متضادها

作付け 損失

ترکیب‌های رایج

収穫を得る
収穫がある
収穫の秋
収穫高
収穫期
精神的な収穫
収穫祭
収穫を急ぐ
収穫体験
収穫逓減

عبارات رایج

大きな収穫

— A big gain or a great result. Used for both crops and experiences.

今回の出張は大きな収穫だった。

収穫なし

— No results or no gains. Used when an effort was fruitless.

一日中探したが、収穫なしだった。

収穫の喜び

— The joy of harvesting. Often used in stories or articles about farming.

子供たちが収穫の喜びを味わう。

収穫量

— The amount of harvest (yield).

今年は収穫量が減った。

収穫を待つ

— Waiting for the harvest. Can mean literally waiting for crops or metaphorically waiting for results.

今は収穫を待つ時期だ。

収穫を祝う

— To celebrate the harvest.

村全体で収穫を祝う。

意外な収穫

— An unexpected gain or result.

古本屋で意外な収穫があった。

収穫の見込み

— The prospect or expectation of a harvest.

収穫の見込みが立たない。

収穫の最盛期

— The peak of the harvest season.

今はリンゴ収穫の最盛期だ。

収穫をもたらす

— To bring about a harvest or result.

粘り強い交渉が収穫をもたらした。

اغلب اشتباه گرفته می‌شود با

収穫 vs 成果 (Seika)

成果 is 'achievement/result'; 収穫 is 'what you gathered/gained'.

収穫 vs 採取 (Saishu)

採取 is 'collecting samples'; 収穫 is 'harvesting products'.

収穫 vs 収得 (Shūtoku)

収得 is 'legal acquisition'; 収穫 is 'productive harvest'.

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"収穫逓減の法則"

— The Law of Diminishing Returns. An economic principle where benefits decrease as investment increases beyond a point.

効率を上げすぎると収穫逓減の法則が働く。

Academic
"秋の収穫"

— Literally autumn harvest, but often used to represent the final results of a year's labor.

努力が秋の収穫となって現れた。

Literary
"精神的収穫"

— Spiritual or mental gains; things learned that improve one's character.

旅の精神的収穫は大きい。

Formal
"収穫を分かち合う"

— To share the gains or results with others.

チーム全員で収穫を分かち合う。

Neutral
"種をまかぬ者に収穫はない"

— No harvest for those who do not sow seeds. (No pain, no gain).

まずは行動しないと。種をまかぬ者に収穫はないよ。

Proverbial
"豊かな収穫"

— A plentiful harvest; a very successful outcome.

研究は豊かな収穫をもたらした。

Formal
"収穫の一途をたどる"

— To be in the process of continuous harvesting (rarely used, usually for yields).

生産量は収穫の一途をたどっている。

Technical
"収穫を手に取る"

— To physically hold the harvest or to see the results clearly.

ようやく収穫を手に取ることができた。

Literary
"収穫の苦労"

— The hardships associated with harvesting (literal or metaphorical).

収穫の苦労を知ることで感謝が生まれる。

Neutral
"一生の収穫"

— A gain or lesson that lasts a lifetime.

あの先生に出会えたことは、一生の収穫だ。

Informal

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

収穫 vs 採集 (Saishū)

Both involve gathering things.

採集 is for hobbies or scientific collection (insects, stamps). 収穫 is for crops or beneficial results.

昆虫採集 (insect collecting) vs. 稲の収穫 (rice harvest).

収穫 vs 収集 (Shūshū)

Both start with 'Shū' and involve gathering.

収集 is for collecting garbage or data/stamps in bulk. 収穫 implies growth and then gathering the fruit.

ゴミ収集 (garbage collection) vs. 収穫を得る (get results).

収穫 vs 刈り入れ (Kariire)

Both mean harvest.

刈り入れ is specifically the physical act of cutting grain. 収穫 is the general term for all crops and abstract gains.

麦の刈り入れ (wheat cutting) vs. 人生の収穫 (life's gains).

収穫 vs 漁獲 (Gyokaku)

Both end with 'kaku' and mean harvesting/catching.

漁獲 is specifically for catching fish. 収穫 is for plants and abstract gains.

漁獲量 (fish catch amount) vs. 収穫高 (crop yield).

収穫 vs 獲得 (Kaktoku)

Both involve getting something.

獲得 is to win or acquire something through competition or effort (like a medal or rights). 収穫 is to gather something that has been grown.

金メダルを獲得する (win a gold medal) vs. 収穫を得る (get gains).

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

[Crops] を 収穫します。

バナナを収穫します。

A2

収穫の [Time/Season] です。

収穫の秋です。

B1

[Experience] から [Adjective] 収穫を得る。

旅から大きな収穫を得る。

B2

収穫高が [Increase/Decrease] する。

収穫高が減少する。

B2

収穫した [Noun] を [Verb]。

収穫した野菜を売る。

C1

[Abstract Concept] の収穫。

知恵の収穫。

C1

収穫をもたらす [Subject]。

努力が収穫をもたらす。

C2

収穫至上主義。

収穫至上主義による環境破壊。

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

収穫物 (shūkakubutsu) - harvested goods
収穫機 (shūkakuki) - harvesting machine
収穫祭 (shūkakusai) - harvest festival

فعل‌ها

収穫する (shūkaku suru) - to harvest

صفت‌ها

収穫的な (shūkakuteki na) - harvest-like (rare)

مرتبط

農業 (nōgyō) - agriculture
作物 (sakumotsu) - crops
実り (minori) - ripening
豊作 (hōsaku) - bumper crop
凶作 (kyōsaku) - poor harvest

نحوه استفاده

frequency

Common in both agricultural and metaphorical contexts.

اشتباهات رایج
  • Using 収穫 for finding a lost item. 見つける / 拾う

    収穫 requires a prior process of growth or intentional activity. Finding a lost wallet is not a 'harvest.'

  • Using 収穫 for winning the lottery. 当たる

    Lottery is luck, not a 'harvest' of effort. 収穫 implies you worked for the result.

  • Confusing 収穫 with 収集 (shūshū). 収穫 (for crops/results), 収集 (for garbage/stamps).

    They sound similar but 収集 is just 'collecting' things that already exist in bulk.

  • Using 収穫 for negative results like 'harvesting' deaths. 被害 (damage) / 犠牲 (sacrifice).

    収穫 has a positive, productive nuance in Japanese. It is not used for casualties.

  • Miswriting the kanji 穫 as 獲. 収穫 (harvest) vs 獲得 (acquire).

    穫 has the grain radical (禾); 獲 has the animal radical (犭). They are used in different contexts.

نکات

Abstract Gains

Always look for the 'harvest' in every meeting or class. Asking '今日の収穫は何?' (What's the takeaway today?) is a great way to reflect.

Verb Pairs

Memorize '収穫を得る' as a set phrase. It sounds much more natural than '収穫をします' in metaphorical contexts.

Rice is Key

In Japan, the word most strongly evokes the image of golden rice fields in autumn. Keep this image in mind to understand its positive weight.

Kanji Practice

The kanji 穫 contains the 'grain' radical (禾). Remembering this will help you distinguish it from other similar-looking kanji.

Business Etiquette

When reporting to a boss, use '収穫がありました' to indicate that the company's investment in your trip or time was worthwhile.

Related Terms

Learn '豊作' (bumper crop) alongside '収穫' to talk about the quality of the harvest.

News Keywords

In autumn, listen for '収穫の秋' on Japanese TV. It's a very common seasonal greeting.

IELTS Writing

In Task 1 or Task 2, use 'harvest' or 'yield' (収穫) when discussing food security or agricultural data.

Shoo-Cuckoo

Imagine shooing (SHU) a cuckoo (KAKU) bird away from your grain harvest.

Global Use

While Japanese-specific, the concept of 'harvest' as 'results' is universal. Use it to bridge cultural gaps.

حفظ کنید

روش یادسپاری

Imagine a farmer 'SHU-ing' (shooing) away birds to 'KAKU' (collect) the rice. SHU-KAKU!

تداعی تصویری

A golden rice field being harvested by a combine, but the combine is spitting out books and lightbulbs (knowledge) instead of grain.

شبکه واژگان

Agriculture Autumn Results Gains Rice Experience Yield Success

چالش

Try to use 収穫 in a sentence about your last vacation. What was your 'harvest' (the best thing you learned or saw)?

ریشه کلمه

Derived from Middle Chinese. The word entered the Japanese language through Buddhist texts and administrative documents related to land management and taxation.

معنای اصلی: To gather and store grain.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

بافت فرهنگی

Generally a very safe and positive word. No specific taboos.

Similar to 'reaping what you sow' but usually focuses on the positive gathering phase.

Niiname-sai (Imperial Harvest Festival) The movie 'Little Forest' (focuses on harvesting) The proverb 'Seishun no Shuukaku' (The harvest of youth)

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

Farming

  • 収穫を始める
  • 収穫を祝う
  • 収穫高の減少
  • 手作業で収穫する

Business

  • 大きな収穫を得る
  • 収穫のある会議
  • 今回の収穫をまとめる
  • 収穫なしで終わる

Education

  • 学びの収穫
  • 研修での収穫
  • 収穫の多い留学
  • 知識を収穫する

Tourism

  • イチゴ収穫体験
  • 収穫ツアー
  • 収穫したてを食べる
  • 収穫の季節に訪れる

Economics

  • 収穫逓減の法則
  • 収穫高の予測
  • 世界的な収穫不足
  • 収穫への投資

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"最近、何か新しいことを学んで、収穫はありましたか?"

"秋といえば収穫の季節ですが、何か収穫したいものはありますか?"

"家庭菜園で何か収穫したことはありますか?"

"仕事のプロジェクトで、一番の収穫は何でしたか?"

"昨日のセミナー、何か収穫はありましたか?"

موضوعات نگارش

今日一日の生活の中で、自分にとっての『収穫』は何だったか書いてみよう。

将来、どのような『人生の収穫』を得たいか、具体的な目標を書いてください。

今までで一番『収穫が多かった』と感じる経験について詳しく説明してください。

もし自分が農家だったら、何を収穫するのが一番嬉しいか想像して書いてください。

『失敗は成功の母』と言いますが、失敗から得た収穫について書いてみましょう。

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

No. 収穫 implies a process of growth or effort. Finding money is '拾う' (hirou - to pick up) or '見つける' (mitsukeru - to find).

No, it is very common in business and study. For example, '今回のセミナーは収穫が多かった' (This seminar was very fruitful/had many gains).

成果 focuses on the 'achievement' or 'final result' of a project. 収穫 focuses on the 'valuable things you took away' from an experience.

You can say '収穫期' (shūkakuki) or '収穫の季節' (shūkaku no kisetsu).

Yes, you can add 'する' to make '収穫する' (to harvest).

Usually, no. It has a positive nuance of 'getting something valuable.' For negative results, use '結果' (kekka) or '被害' (higai).

Yes, especially in the context of agriculture, environment, or describing the results of a study or survey.

It is a harvest festival, similar to Thanksgiving, where people celebrate and give thanks for the year's crops.

For fish, the specific word is '漁獲' (gyokaku). 収穫 is for plants and abstract results.

It is '穫'. It has 18 strokes. The left side is '禾' (grain radical) and the right side is '矍'.

خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال

writing

Write a sentence using 収穫 about picking apples.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about having a great gain from a meeting.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Explain '収穫の秋' in one Japanese sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a formal sentence about crop yield decreasing.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Use 収穫 in a sentence about a study abroad experience.

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Translate: 'We celebrate the harvest festival every year.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence using '収穫体験'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Use 収穫 in a sentence about scientific data.

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Write a sentence about 'no results' from a trip.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write the kanji for 'Shuukaku' five times (just provide the text).

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Describe a 'bumper crop' using 収穫.

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Translate: 'Harvesting potatoes is hard work.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence using '収穫期'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Use 収穫 in a metaphorical sense for a book.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about a 'harvest machine'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Describe a 'spiritual harvest' in a sentence.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence about 'harvest forecast'.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Translate: 'There was no harvest from the investigation.'

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Use 収穫 to talk about personal growth.

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Write a sentence combining 収穫 and 感謝 (gratitude).

خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.

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Talk about a time you harvested something (literal or metaphorical).

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Ask a coworker if they got anything out of a meeting using '収穫'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Describe your favorite fruit and when it is harvested.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Give a short speech about the importance of harvest festivals.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Explain the difference between 収穫 and 成果 to a friend.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Invite someone to a strawberry picking experience.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Report to your boss about a successful business trip.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Discuss the impact of climate change on harvests.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Tell a story about a farm visit in childhood.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Say 'It was a very fruitful year' in Japanese.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Ask: 'When is the harvest season for rice?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Describe a 'disappointing event' with 'no harvest'.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Discuss the 'harvest of wisdom' from old age.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Explain why you like 'freshly harvested' food.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Talk about a 'harvest' from a book you read.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Roleplay: You are a farmer talking about this year's crop.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Ask: 'What was your biggest takeaway from the training?'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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speaking

Discuss the 'Law of Diminishing Returns' simply.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Say 'Let's celebrate the harvest!'

این را بلند بخوانید:

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Describe a beautiful harvest scene.

این را بلند بخوانید:

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listening

Listen to a news clip about rice. What word did they use for 'yield'?

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A friend says: '合コン、収穫ゼロだった。' Did they meet someone?

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A farmer says: '収穫を急がないと。' Why might they say this?

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If you hear '収穫祭', what kind of event is it?

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A teacher says: 'この修学旅行には大きな収穫がありました。' What does she mean?

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If someone says '収穫したての桃', is the peach old or fresh?

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A scientist mentions '収穫'. Is he talking about a farm or data?

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What is the pitch accent you hear in 'Shuukaku'?

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If you hear '収穫予想', what is being predicted?

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A speaker says '精神的収穫'. What area of life are they likely discussing?

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Someone says '収穫なし'. Are they happy?

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If a documentary says '収穫の秋', what season is it showing?

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A businessman says: '今回の収穫は大きかった。' Was the trip worth it?

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If you hear '収穫機', what noise might you hear next?

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A child says 'お芋の収穫!'. What are they doing?

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