Word details

細菌

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 細菌.

Dictionary

Entry

細菌いきんNounFreq #24327
1

bacterium; bacteria; germ

Examples
この化学薬品は細菌の繁殖を防ぐだろう。
This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow, detailed, precise

11 strokesFrequency 537JLPT N2Grade 2

On

サイ

Kun

ほそ.いほそ.るこま.かこま.かい

germ, fungus, bacteria

11 strokesFrequency 1,586JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キン

Vocabulary quiz

Build your vocabulary

Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.

Start Word Quiz