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.
The standard biological term for fertilization in animals and humans.
The act of making soil more fertile by adding substances.
Application of fertilizer; the general term for fertilizing soil in farming.
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.
体外受精は不妊治療の一つです。
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.
Proper fertilization increases crop yield.
Colloquial phrase meaning 'to apply fertilizer' (literally 'give fertilizer'). Common in gardening.
I fertilize the flowers once a week.
Topdressing; additional fertilization during the growing season.
Topdressing is done during the growing season.