Translation guide
The process of making something fertile or productive, especially in biology (union of gametes) and agriculture (adding nutrients to soil).
The process by which male and female gametes unite to form a new organism.
In vitro fertilization is one type of fertility treatment.
The fertilized egg implants in the uterus.
Pollination in plants; the transfer of pollen to the stigma, leading to fertilization.
Bees help with pollination.
Insemination; the introduction of sperm into the reproductive tract. Often used in veterinary or artificial insemination contexts.
A calf was born through artificial insemination.
The act of making soil more fertile by adding substances.
Application of fertilizer; the general term for fertilizing soil in farming.
Proper fertilization increases crop yield.
Colloquial phrase meaning 'to apply fertilizer' (literally 'give fertilizer'). Common in gardening.
Topdressing; additional fertilization during the growing season.
受精 (じゅせい) is for animal/human fertilization. 受粉 (じゅふん) is pollination in plants. 施肥 (せひ) is agricultural fertilization (adding nutrients). Do not confuse them.
Pollination is necessary for plant fertilization.
I fertilize the flowers once a week.
Topdressing is done during the growing season.