Word details
遺伝子
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遺伝子.
Dictionary
Entry
1
gene
Examples
デオキシリボ核酸は、遺伝子を作っている複雑な化学物質である。
DNA is a complex chemical that makes up a gene.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
遺
bequeath, leave behind, reserve
14 strokesFrequency 647JLPT N1Grade 6
On
イユイ
Kun
のこ.す
伝
transmit, go along, walk along, follow, report, communicate, legend, tradition
6 strokesFrequency 416JLPT N2Grade 4
On
デンテン
Kun
つた.わるつた.えるつた.うつだ.う-づた.いつて
Nanori
つたえ
子
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac
3 strokesFrequency 72JLPT N4Grade 1
On
シスツ
Kun
こ-こね
Nanori
いきぎくけねっ
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