seed

A seed is the part of a plant that can grow into a new plant; it is often a small, hard structure containing the embryo and is typically dispersed by wind, water, or animals. The concept of 'seed' also represents potential or origins of something, which is fundamental in many cultures but may not be easily encapsulated in a single English term.

• The gardener planted a seed in the soil. — ガーデナーは土に種を植えました。
• Each seed contains the potential to grow into a unique plant. — それぞれの種はユニークな植物に成長する可能性を持っています。

To seed means to plant seeds in the ground or to introduce something that will grow or develop over time. This action not only refers to the physical act of planting but can also imply the initiation of ideas, projects, or relationships, which represents potentiality in various contexts. The nuanced meanings associated with sowing can vary based on the context, making it difficult to convey with a single verb.

• Farmers seed their fields in the spring. — 農家は春に畑に種をまきます。
• He decided to seed new ideas at the meeting. — 彼は会議で新しいアイデアを撒くことに決めました。