種たね変がわり

noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

half-sibling (different father); uterine

Specifically refers to siblings who share the same mother but have different fathers. Often used in the phrase 種違い (たねちがい) as well.

See also: 種違い (たねちがい)

• 彼かれは種たね変がわりの兄きょう弟だいと一いっ緒しょに育そだった。

  He grew up with his half-sibling from a different father.

noun

different strain; hybrid; new variety

Used for plants, animals, or products that are a different breed, strain, or variety. Can imply something unusual or novel.

• この花はなは種たね変がわりの品ひん種しゅで、色いろが珍めずらしい。

  This flower is a new variety with an unusual color.