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seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; kernel; stone (e.g. of a peach)
progeny; offspring; issue; breed
paternal blood; lineage
sperm; semen; seed
cause; source; seed; origin
material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); subject (of discussion); theme; (news) copy; source (of a story)
ingredient; main ingredient (of a piece of sushi); leaven
mechanism (of a magic trick, etc.); secret; trickery
10-point card; tane; animal card
春になったら花のたねを庭に蒔こう。
When spring comes, let's sow flower seeds in the garden.
彼の失敗が笑いのたねになってしまう。
His failure ended up becoming a source of laughter.
りんごのたねを取り除いてから食べた。
I removed the apple seeds before eating.