萌える
Reading: もえる
Meaning: to sprout, to bud
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Example Sentence
Spring is the season when new buds sprout.
Usage Notes
Originally means plants sprouting or budding. In modern slang, it can also mean to feel affection or attraction, but the primary meaning is botanical.
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