苗木
Meanings
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seedling; sapling; young tree
Refers to a young tree grown from seed, typically before it reaches maturity. Used in gardening, forestry, and everyday contexts.
I planted a cherry sapling in the garden.
This young tree doesn't bear fruit yet.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を植えるto plant a sapling
I planted a cherry sapling in the garden.
- 〈物〉を育てるto raise/grow a sapling
I am carefully raising the sapling.
- 〈場所〉で〈物〉を育てるto grow saplings in a nursery/field
Saplings are grown in a nursery field.