JLPT N3 Intermediate
種
A plant seed, source material, or the secret behind a trick.
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1 Noun
Seed (of a plant)
Refers to the physical reproductive part of a plant, including small grains, pips, and hard pits.
Example
庭 に ひまわり の 種 を 植えました 。
I planted sunflower seeds in the garden.
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2 Noun
Cause / Source / Material
Denotes the fundamental cause of a situation, the subject matter of a discussion, or raw ingredients in specific dishes.
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3 Noun
The Secret / The Trick
Indicates the hidden mechanism, logic, or secret method behind a magic trick or illusion.
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