Translation guide
The process by which a seed, spore, or other reproductive body begins to grow and develop, typically after a period of dormancy.
The biological process of a seed sprouting and beginning to grow into a plant.
The standard term for germination in botany and agriculture. Used for seeds, spores, and buds.
The beginning or early development of an idea, feeling, or social movement.
発芽 is the technical term used in science and agriculture, while 芽が出る is the everyday expression. Use 発芽 in formal writing or when discussing germination rates, conditions, etc. Use 芽が出る in casual conversation about plants sprouting.
For the figurative sense of 'germination' (of ideas, love, etc.), 芽生え is the most natural choice. 萌芽 is more literary and often used for historical or intellectual movements.
種子の発芽には適切な温度と水分が必要です。
Proper temperature and moisture are necessary for seed germination.
These seeds have a high germination rate.
A common, everyday expression meaning 'to sprout' or 'to bud'. More colloquial than 発芽.
The seeds I planted have sprouted.
The potatoes are sprouting.
The verb form of 発芽, used in formal or technical contexts.
The seeds germinate in spring.
Literary or technical term for germination or budding, often used metaphorically for the beginning of something.
The season of spring germination.
Literally 'sprouting', used figuratively for the birth or awakening of feelings, ideas, or talents.
There was a germination of artistic interest within him.
I felt the first stirrings of love.
Used figuratively for the early signs or beginnings of something, often in intellectual or social contexts.
The germination of modern science can be seen in the Renaissance period.