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苗
nae
Description
「苗」は、まだ小さくて育っている途中の植物のことです。
"苗" refers to a small plant that is still growing.
田んぼや畑に植える前の若い植物によく使います。
It is often used for young plants before planting in rice fields or farms.
Meanings
苗nae
seedling; young plant
庭にトマトの苗を植えました。
I planted tomato seedlings in the garden.
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Notes
- Etymology
苗 shows the grass radical 艹 over 田 (field), depicting young plants growing in a field.
- Nuance
苗 is a small plant ready for transplanting; 苗木 (naegi) specifically means a young tree sapling.
In videos
“この苗のように、お前も強い根っこを持て。”
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