たね
N3種
[tane]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; kernel; stone (e.g. of a peach)
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
progeny; offspring; issue; breed
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
paternal blood; lineage
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
sperm; semen; seed
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
cause; source; seed; origin
6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); subject (of discussion); theme; (news) copy; source (of a story)
7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
ingredient; main ingredient (of a piece of sushi); leaven
8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
mechanism (of a magic trick, etc.); secret; trickery
9.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
10-point card; tane; animal card
Other Readings
「種」 has other readings with different meanings.
Example Sentences
春になったら庭にひまわりの種を蒔こう。
Let's plant sunflower seeds in the garden when spring comes.
この野菜は種から育てるのが難しいらしい。
Apparently this vegetable is difficult to grow from seed.
色々な種類の種をホームセンターで買った。
I bought various kinds of seeds at the home center.