生長
せいちょう
seichou
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 75 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

生長 (せいちょう (seichou)) means "Growth (of a plant)". The reading is せいちょう (seichou). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Growth (of a plant)

Also : growth · development

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Example Sentences

この木は一年で生長が著しい。

このきはいちねんでせいちょうがいちじるしい。

This tree shows remarkable growth in a year.

植物の生長には水と光が必要だ。

しょくぶつのせいちょうにはみずとひかりがひつようだ。

Plants need water and light to grow.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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