Translation guide
The act of moving a plant from one location to another, typically from a seedbed or pot into the ground. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the noun 植え替え or the verb 植え替える, but other terms apply depending on the context, such as transplanting seedlings (移植) or repotting houseplants.
Moving a plant from one place to another, especially from a nursery bed or pot into the garden.
The most common noun for transplanting, literally 'replanting'. Used for moving plants to a new location, whether in a garden or a pot.
The tomato transplanting is next week.
Spring is a good time for transplanting.
The verb form of 植え替え, meaning 'to transplant' or 'to replant'.
I transplanted the seedlings to the field.
Often used for transplanting seedlings or young plants, especially in agriculture or horticulture. Can also refer to medical transplants.
The rice transplanting work has begun.
Verb form of 移植, 'to transplant'.
Transplant seedlings into the paddy field.
Specifically refers to transplanting seedlings to their final growing position. Common in agricultural contexts.
It's best to do the final transplanting on a cloudy day.
Moving a potted plant into a larger pot or refreshing its soil.
Specifically moving young plants from seedbeds to fields, especially in rice cultivation.
植え替え is the most common, everyday word for transplanting plants. 移植 is slightly more technical and is also used for medical organ transplants. In gardening, both are often interchangeable, but 植え替え is safer for casual conversation.
When talking about the action, use 植え替える (transitive) for 'to transplant something'. The intransitive form is not commonly used. For 移植, use 移植する.
Transplant vegetable seedlings.