苺

苺

Strawberry.

Here, '苺' (ichigo) is used as the subject noun, referring to strawberries generically as they are loved.

苺が大好きです。

I love strawberries.

Here, '苺' is used as an adjective-like descriptor, specifying the type of cake (strawberry-flavored or containing strawberries).

苺ケーキを食べました。

I ate a strawberry cake.

In this context, '苺' acts as an object of the action '育てています' (growing), describing what is being cultivated.

庭で苺を育てています。

I am growing strawberries in the garden.