1.
sapling; seedling tree; young tree
A young tree grown from seed or cutting, typically ready for transplanting. Used in gardening, forestry, and agriculture.
苗木を植えた。
I planted a sapling.
桜の苗木を庭に植えた。
I planted a cherry tree sapling in the garden.
ボランティアで山に苗木を百本植える活動に参加した。
I participated in a volunteer activity to plant a hundred saplings in the mountains.
USAGE:
Refers specifically to a young tree that is ready for transplanting, as opposed to a seed or a mature tree. Commonly encountered in contexts related to tree planting, reforestation, and gardening.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 苗木を植える (to plant a sapling)
- 苗木を育てる (to raise a sapling)
- 果樹の苗木 (fruit tree sapling)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 苗: seedling (broader term including rice and vegetable seedlings)
- 若木: young tree (already planted and growing)