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[さい()·きん()]
saikin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 細菌

noun
  1. bacterium; bacteria; germ

Definition and Synonyms for 細菌

Bacteria single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission
Synonyms: バクテリア, 細菌, ばい菌
Germ a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium)
Synonyms: むし, 伝染毒, 微生物, 細菌, 胚芽, ばい菌
Bacteria important as pathogens and for biochemical properties
Synonyms: バクテリア, 細菌, ばい菌
Germ the term is not in technical use
Synonyms: むし, 伝染毒, 微生物, 細菌, 胚芽, ばい菌
Bacteria taxonomy is difficult
Synonyms: バクテリア, 細菌, ばい菌
Bacteria often considered to be plants
Synonyms: バクテリア, 細菌, ばい菌

Meanings for each kanji in 細菌

» dainty; get thin; taper; slender; narrow
» germ; fungus; bacteria

Categories 細菌 is a member of

Micro-Organism any organism of microscopic size
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Sample Sentences for 細菌

Endometritis is a disease where bacteria enter the uterus and cause inflammation of the inner membrane.
In order to isolate him from bacteria, and such, he is not allowed visitors.
This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
It is effective against bacterial infections.
To my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.

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