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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

Bacteria are just tiny cells, harmless.
Germs are too tiny for our eyes to see.
Germs can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.
This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
It is effective against bacterial infections.

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