1A new shoot or bud of a plant; the young growth (leaves or stems) that appears, often in spring.
庭の桜に新芽が出て、もうすぐ春が来ると感じた。
New buds appeared on the cherry tree in the garden, and I felt spring was coming soon.
食用になる若い新芽を摘んで天ぷらにした。
We picked edible young shoots and made them into tempura.
剪定するときは新芽を残すように注意する。
When pruning, be careful to leave the new shoots.