sapling

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

figuratively

A young tree, bigger than a seedling. / (figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.

Japanese Meaning

若木（新芽以上に成長した若い木） / 青少年、特に成熟に近い若い男性

After the storm, the gardener protected each sapling with a wooden stake to help it grow straight.

嵐の後、庭師は成長を助けるためにそれぞれの苗木に支柱を立てて守った。

Sense（1）

A young tree, bigger than a seedling.

Sense（2）

(figuratively) A youngster, especially a male nearing maturity.

saplings

（ plural ）