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What does 生える (はえる, haeru) mean?

生える (はえる, haeru) means to grow, to sprout.

Quick facts
Readingはえる
Romajihaeru
Part of speechichidan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
はえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhaeru

to grow, to sprout

  1. 1ichidan verb · intransitive to grow; to spring up; to sprout
  2. 2ichidan verb · intransitive to cut (teeth)

Example sentences

  • A lot of grass is growing in the garden.

  • The baby has started growing teeth.

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