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.
トマトの植え替えは来週です。
The tomato transplanting is next week.
植え替えの時期は春がいいです。
Spring is a good time for transplanting.
The verb form of 植え替え, meaning 'to transplant' or 'to replant'.
苗を畑に植え替えました。
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.
稲の移植作業が始まった。
The rice transplanting work has begun.
Verb form of 移植, 'to transplant'.
苗を田んぼに移植する。
Transplant seedlings into the paddy field.
Specifically refers to transplanting seedlings to their final growing position. Common in agricultural contexts.
定植は曇りの日に行うと良い。
It's best to do the final transplanting on a cloudy day.
Moving a potted plant into a larger pot or refreshing its soil.
Also used for repotting. The context usually makes it clear.
観葉植物の植え替えをしました。
I repotted my houseplants.
Literally 'pot change', specifically for repotting into a different pot.
このサボテンは鉢替えが必要だ。
This cactus needs repotting.
Specifically moving young plants from seedbeds to fields, especially in rice cultivation.
Rice transplanting. A very specific and common term in Japan.
田植えの季節になりました。
It's rice transplanting season.
General transplanting of seedlings, including rice.
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.