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VocabJLPT N3

to plant

Ichidan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to plant
2. to grow
3. to insert
4. to inoculate (e.g. an infectious agent)

This verb means "to plant," referring to placing seeds, seedlings, or young plants into the ground or soil so they can grow. It is used in gardening, farming, and environmental contexts, and can also appear in figurative expressions about nurturing something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why exactly do we need to plant trees here in the first place?

Sentence 2

Hm, what did I plant here last year again?

Sentence 3

"Planting flowers will lift your mood," my friend said.

Sentence 4

When did they plant those new trees in that park?

Sentence 5

Careful — plant it gently so you don't break the roots!