芽
Kanji · N1
芽 / bud
Kanji for bud, sprout, or spear.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | め | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
芽 carries the meaning bud, sprout, or spear.
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Common compounds with 芽
新芽しんめsprout / bud / shoot
萌芽ほうがgermination / germ / sprout
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