What does 種 mean?
種 is a Japanese noun meaning “seed” in English. It can also be translated as “source (of worry or trouble)” 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
庭に花の種をまいた。
I sowed flower seeds in the garden.
息子の成績が悩みの種だ。
My son's grades are a constant worry.