芽
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Base noun form. Refers to a new shoot or bud from a plant. Can be used alone or with counters like 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') for counting sprouts.
Theme
In a community garden, User and their friend Haruka are checking on newly planted vegetables and discussing growth.
芽
め
sprout
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a tiny green sprout pushing up from the soil. It looks like a 'me' (芽 me) saying, 'Me first!' — 'Me' → 芽 (me, 'sprout').
Cultural Note
In Japan, the sprouting of plants like cherry blossoms or rice is celebrated as a symbol of new life and seasons. The word 『芽』 (me, 'sprout') is often used in gardening and agriculture contexts.
Forms
Base: 芽Base noun form. Refers to a new shoot or bud from a plant. Can be used alone or with counters like 『一つ』 (hitotsu, 'one') for counting sprouts.