noun
young branch; shoot; sprig
Refers to a young, slender branch or new growth on a tree or plant. Often used in gardening, botanical, or poetic contexts.
春になると、桜の若枝が伸び始める。
In spring, the young branches of the cherry tree start to grow.
庭師は余分な若枝を剪定した。
The gardener pruned the excess shoots.