種
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Base noun form. Refers to a seed from a plant, used in contexts like gardening or agriculture. Example: 『この種を植えます』 (kono tane o uemasu, 'I will plant this seed').
Theme
In a community garden, User and their gardening club member Haru discuss planting and growth.
種
たね
seed
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine planting a 'seed' in the ground. The word 『種』 (tane, 'seed') sounds like 'ta-ne' — think 'ta-ne' as in 'take a seed and plant it' to grow something new.
Cultural Note
In Japan, seeds are often used in gardening and agriculture, and the concept of 『種』 (tane, 'seed') appears in idioms like 『種をまく』 (tane o maku, 'to sow seeds'), which can metaphorically mean to start something new or lay the groundwork for future success.
Forms
Base: 種Base noun form. Refers to a seed from a plant, used in contexts like gardening or agriculture. Example: 『この種を植えます』 (kono tane o uemasu, 'I will plant this seed').