sprout in Japanese
sprout in Japanese is もやし, 芽, 芽立ち — sprout means to begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
sprout in Japanese
もやし
Pronounced: moyashi
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
芽
Pronounced: me
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
芽立ち
Pronounced: medachi
A new growth of or on a plant, whether from seed or other parts.
発芽
Pronounced: hatsuga
(gardening, intransitive) To grow from seed; to germinate.
スプラウト
Pronounced: supurauto
(transitive) To cause to grow from a seed.
What does "sprout" mean?
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verb To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
"The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry."
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verb To appear or spring up suddenly, often in large numbers.
"New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days."
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noun A young shoot or new growth from a plant or seed.
"She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry."
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sprout in a sentence
- The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry.
- Seedlings sprout faster in warm, moist soil.
- New coffee shops seem to sprout on every corner these days.
- She added fresh bean sprouts to the stir-fry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "sprout" in Japanese?
"sprout" in Japanese is もやし, 芽, 芽立ち. sprout means: To begin growing, as a seed or plant does.
How do you pronounce もやし?
"sprout" in Japanese is もやし, pronounced "moyashi".
How do you use "sprout" in a sentence?
Example: "The potatoes had sprouted in the dark pantry." In Japanese, "sprout" is もやし, 芽, 芽立ち.
Are there other ways to say "sprout" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "sprout": もやし, 芽, 芽立ち, 発芽, スプラウト.
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