萌もえ

noun

sprouting; budding; young shoot

Refers to the act of sprouting or the new growth itself. Often used in botanical or poetic contexts.

• 春はるになると、木き々ぎの萌もえが美うつくしい。

  In spring, the budding of the trees is beautiful.

noun, interjection

moe; fascination; infatuation (esp. towards anime/manga characters)

Otaku slang for a strong affection or attraction toward fictional characters, often with protective or romantic feelings. Can also be used as an interjection expressing such feelings.

• 彼かれはメイドキャラに萌もえを感かんじる。

  He feels moe for maid characters.

• このイラスト、萌もえ！

  This illustration is so moe!