English–Japanese

“seedling” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinae

Example

この苗は元気です。ko no nae wa gen ki de su

This seedling is healthy.

Illustration for 苗 (seedling)

How to say “seedling” in Japanese

“Seedling” in Japanese is 苗 (nae).

Refers to a young plant raised to grow into a mature plant, often before it is moved to its intended place.

Full entry for 苗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 苗

ベランダで野菜の苗を育てています。be ra n da de ya sai no nae o soda te te i ma su

I am growing vegetable seedlings on my balcony.

Tips for using 苗

  • Garden shops often label small potted plants as 苗 (nae), making the word useful when discussing what to grow at home.

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