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Base noun form. Refers specifically to young rice plants before they mature. Used in agricultural contexts, e.g., 『苗を植える』 (nae o ueru, 'to plant rice seedlings').
Theme
Two friends, Kenji and User, are visiting a rural farm in Japan during planting season. Kenji, who grew up on a farm, is explaining traditional rice farming to User, a city dweller interested in agriculture.
苗
なえ
rice seedling
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'nay' (sounds like 苗 nae) in a field — it's a young rice seedling growing tall. 'Nay' → 苗 (nae, 'rice seedling').
Cultural Note
In Japan, rice cultivation is a key part of agriculture and culture. 『苗』 (nae, 'rice seedling') is planted during the spring in 『田植え』 (taue, 'rice planting') festivals, symbolizing growth and harvest.
Forms
Base: 苗Base noun form. Refers specifically to young rice plants before they mature. Used in agricultural contexts, e.g., 『苗を植える』 (nae o ueru, 'to plant rice seedlings').