JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
温室
Greenhouse; figuratively, a sheltered environment.
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温室育ち onshitsu sodachi - a common compound meaning "sheltered upbringing"
1 Noun
Greenhouse / Hothouse
A structure designed to maintain a warm internal temperature for the cultivation of plants out of season or in colder climates.
Example
冬 でも 温室 の おかげ で 新鮮 な 野菜 が 食べられます 。
Thanks to the greenhouse, we can eat fresh vegetables even in winter.
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2 Noun
A Sheltered Environment
A metaphorical reference to an overprotective environment that shields a person from hardship or external realities.
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