双ふた葉ば

noun

seed leaves; cotyledons; bud; sprout

Botanical term for the first pair of leaves emerging from a seed; also used more generally for young sprouts or buds.

• 朝あさ顔がおの双ふた葉ばが土つちから顔かおを出だした。

  The morning glory's seed leaves have emerged from the soil.

• 双ふた葉ばのうちは水みずを切きらさないように。

  While it's still at the cotyledon stage, make sure it doesn't run out of water.

noun

early stages; very beginning

Figurative use referring to the initial phase of something, often implying potential for growth.

• その計けい画かくはまだ双ふた葉ばの段だん階かいだ。

  The plan is still in its very early stages.

• 彼かれの才さい能のうは双ふた葉ばのうちから見みえていた。

  His talent was visible from the very beginning.