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細菌

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

いきん
Noun
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 537
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

dainty
get thin
taper
slender
narrow
detailed
precise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほそ.い
ほそ.る
こま.か
こま.かい
11 strokes
Frequency: 1586
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

germ
fungus
bacteria

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
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