遺伝子
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遺伝子
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.
Kanji in this Word
遺
14 strokes
Frequency: 647
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
bequeath
leave behind
reserve
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イ
ユイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のこ.す
伝
6 strokes
Frequency: 416
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
transmit
go along
walk along
follow
report
communicate
legend
tradition
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
デン
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つた.わる
つた.える
つた.う
つだ.う
-づた.い
つて
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つたえ
子
3 strokes
Frequency: 72
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
child
sign of the rat
11PM-1AM
first sign of Chinese zodiac
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
ス
ツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ
-こ
ね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
い
き
ぎ
く
け
ねっ
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