ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for putting plants into the ground or into pots; often implies careful placement or setting in soil.
庭に花の苗を植え付けた。
I planted flower seedlings in the garden.
この木は春に植え付けるの
It's best to plant this tree in spring.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Figurative use: to firmly establish an idea, feeling, habit, or value in someone's mind or heart.
子供に感謝の気持ちを植え付けることは大切だ。
It is important to instill a sense of gratitude in children.
幼い頃に植え付けられた価値観はなかなか変わらない。
Values instilled in early childhood are hard to change.