[Question]

にわにさくらの木を(おきました/うえました)。

I planted a cherry blossom tree in my garden.

 

おきました vs うえました

Which one is correct?

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[Answer]

にわにさくらの木を(うえました)。

 

うえる(植える)

plant

 

おく(置く)

put on, place, keep

 

 

Example

部屋(へや)にテレビをおきます。

I put a TV in my room.

 

花(か)だんに花(はな)をうえます。

I plant flowers in the flower beds.

 

テーブルに花(か)びんをおきます。

I place a vase of flowers on the table.

 

 

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