English–Japanese
“seed” in Japanese
How to say “seed” in Japanese
“Seed” in Japanese is 種 (tane).
Presents a small core that can give rise to a plant, represent a type, or form the central part of something.
Example sentences with 種
春に花の種を植えます。haru ni hana no tane o u e ma su
I plant flower seeds in spring.
庭にまいた種が、少しずつ芽を出しています。niwa ni ma i ta tane ga suko shi zu tsu me o da shi te i ma su
The seeds sown in the garden are slowly sprouting.
Tips for using 種
- The expression 種をまく (tane o maku) means sowing seeds and also describes starting an idea or activity that may develop later.
Other Japanese words for “seed”
この植物は小さな種子を作ります。ko no shoku butsu wa chii sa na shu shi o tsuku ri ma su
This plant produces small seeds.