1New shoots or young buds of a plant; the fresh growth that appears, often in spring.
春になると庭の樹に若芽が吹き出す。
In spring the trees in the garden sprout new buds.
栄養を与えると野菜の若芽が早く育つ。
If you fertilize them, the young shoots of the vegetables grow faster.
若芽を摘んで料理に使うと香りが良い。
Picking young shoots and using them in cooking gives a nice aroma.