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rice blight; rice blast
稲熱病の被害が全国に広がった。
The damage from rice blast spread nationwide.
農薬散布で稲熱病を防ぐ。
Spraying pesticides prevents rice blast.
今年は稲熱病が少なくて安心した。
This year there was little rice blast, which was a relief.