SHOKU |
It might SHOCK you to know how rabbits breed. |
Shhh!! I'm trying to correct a reproductive problem and I need to concentrate. |
生殖 する |
reproduction
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NP
reproduction, as in 'reproductive organs,' or 'the reproductive process' |
繁殖 |
breeding
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breeding. Unlike the related term 生殖 (せいしょく)、繁殖 refers to the entire process of finding a mate, not just the physical act of insemination: Breeding grounds. Mating season. Farmers breeding livestock. |
Meaning | Hint | Radical | |
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植 | plant | TREE | 木 |
値 | price or ranking | PERSON | 人 |
殖 | agricultural breeding, reproduction | SHHH! |
TREEs are plants, but PEOPLE buy them for a price. SHHH!!! I can't tell you how people multiply.
reproduction
生殖 繁殖 |
to increase
増 殖 |