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[はん()·しょく()]
hanshoku
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[はん()·しょく()]
hanshoku

English Meaning(s) for 繁殖

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. breeding; multiplication; increase; propagation; reproduction

Definition and Synonyms for 繁殖

Breed have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
Synonyms: 増える, 繁殖, 育つ, 育てる, 育種
Increase become bigger or greater in amount
Synonyms: 増える, 増さる, 増加, 増大, 増殖, 繁殖
Manifold combine or increase by multiplication
Synonyms: 増える, 増やす, 繁殖
Facts Of Life the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
Synonyms: 生殖, 繁殖
Breeding the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
Synonyms: 繁殖, 飼育
Reproduction the process of generating offspring
Synonyms: 増殖, 生殖, 繁殖

Meanings for each kanji in 繁殖

» luxuriant; thick; overgrown; frequency; complexity; trouble
» augment; increase; multiply; raise

Categories 繁殖 is a member of

Procreate have offspring or produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
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Increase make bigger or more
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Sexual Activity activities associated with sexual intercourse
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Production manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
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Biological Process a process occurring in living organisms
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Change Magnitude change in size or magnitude
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Sample Sentences for 繁殖

This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
Interspecies aggression is oriented towards goals related to reproduction.
In late August, they set off on a long journey for breeding.
To my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
Some animals will not breed when kept in cages.

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