タバコ

Alternative writings: 煙草, , 烟草
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Tobacco; cigarettes or cigars. In everyday speech it often refers to cigarettes.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

彼はタバコをやめたいと言っている。

He says he wants to quit smoking.

駅前のコンビニでタバコを買った。

I bought cigarettes at the convenience store in front of the station.

電車の中でタバコを吸ってはいけない。

You must not smoke on the train.

2

The tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum); the plant cultivated for its leaves used in smoking products.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

昔、この地域ではタバコの栽培が盛んだった。

In the past, tobacco cultivation was thriving in this region.