338.植


1. Meaning and Reading

  • plant, grow
  • Onyomi : しょく
  • Kunyomi : える

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 木 : tree
  • 直 : straight

Planting a tree (木) straight (直) into the ground — symbolizing 'to plant' or 'to take root'.

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3. Example Words

植える うえる
to plant

I plant a tree in the garden.

植物 しょくぶつ
plant

Plants need water.

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