苗 (なえ, nae) Japanese meaning: seedling | KotomoraI planted tomato seedlings in the garden.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を植えるto plant a seedling
I planted a tomato seedling in the garden.
〈場所〉に苗を植えるto transplant rice seedlings into (a paddy)
The farmer is transplanting rice seedlings into the paddy field.
〈物〉を育てるto raise/grow a seedling
We are growing cabbage seedlings in the nursery bed.
〈物〉を買うto buy a seedling
I bought flower seedlings at the home center.
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