to thin out (plants, seedlings, crops, etc.)
まびく
Verb, Transitive
1.
to thin out (plants, seedlings, crops, etc.), to cull
2.
to run on a curtailed schedule, to cut down, to reduce
3.
to kill a newborn child (due to financial difficulties)
historical term
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畑の野菜を間引く必要がある。
It is necessary to thin out the vegetables in the field.
森林では、健全な成長のために弱い木を間引く作業が行われる。
In forests, the work of thinning out weak trees is carried out for healthy growth.
利用客の減少により、この路線のバスは運行本数を間引かれた。
Due to a decrease in passengers, the number of bus services on this route was reduced.
良い作物を育てるためには、適度に苗を間引くことが重要だ。
To grow good crops, it is important to thin out the seedlings appropriately.
経営難のため、不採算部門の人員を間引くことになった。
Due to management difficulties, it was decided to reduce personnel in unprofitable divisions.
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