Japanese Conversation · Level 54
90 words
Japanese word
種子
Pronunciation
Romajishushi
Meaning
- nounseed
Example
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.
More examples
小さな種子から花が育ちます。chii sa na shu shi ka ra hana ga soda chi ma su
A flower grows from a small seed.
発芽しやすい種子を、湿った土にまきます。hatsu ga shi ya su i shu shi o shime tta tsuchi ni ma ki ma su
We sow seeds that germinate easily in moist soil.
Core concept
It is the compact reproductive structure that carries a plant embryo and can begin a new plant.
Common phrases
種子をまくshu shi o ma ku
sow seeds
種子を保存するshu shi o ho zon su ru
store seeds
Similar words
種tane: A common word for a plant seed that can also mean a plant variety or the source of something.
Definition in Japanese
種子植物がつくり、発芽すると新しい個体になる生殖器官。shu shi shoku butsu ga tsu ku ri hatsu ga su ru to atara shi i ko tai ni na ru sei shoku ki kan
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese noun 種子 (shushi) combines 種 (shu, "seed") and 子 (shi, "offspring or small thing") to mean a plant seed.
Usage tips
- In Japanese science writing, 種子 (shushi) often marks a technical discussion of plant reproduction rather than an ordinary conversation about gardening.