What does 種 mean?
種 is a Japanese noun meaning “seed; material; cause” in English. It can also be translated as “progeny, paternal blood, sperm” depending on context. It is written as 種 in kanji, たね in hiragana, and tane in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
蒔かぬ種は生えない。
You must sow before you can reap.
そんなことをすれば笑いものの種なるよ。
If you do that, you're going to subject yourself to ridicule.