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germ in Japanese

germ in Japanese is 細菌, 胚芽, 芽生え — germ means a microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

germ in Japanese

細菌
noun
Pronounced: saikin
胚芽
noun
Pronounced: haiga
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
細菌
noun
Pronounced: saikin
(biology) The small mass of cells from which a part of an organism develops, or a macroscopic but immature form of that part; a bud.
芽生え
noun
Pronounced: mebae
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.
細菌
noun
Pronounced: saikin
(figurative) The origin or earliest version of an idea or project.

What does "germ" mean?

  1. noun A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.
    "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating."
  2. noun The earliest form or origin of an idea, plan, or living thing.
    "The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride."
  3. noun The embryo part of a seed or grain, such as wheat germ.
    "Wheat germ is often added to bread for extra nutrition."

germ in a sentence

  • Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating.
  • The nurse explained how germs spread from person to person.
  • The germ of the idea came to her during a long train ride.
  • You can see the germ of his later novels in these early short stories.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "germ" in Japanese?

"germ" in Japanese is 細菌, 胚芽, 芽生え. germ means: A microorganism, especially one that causes disease, such as a bacterium or virus.

How do you pronounce 細菌?

"germ" in Japanese is 細菌, pronounced "saikin".

How do you use "germ" in a sentence?

Example: "Wash your hands to kill any germs before eating." In Japanese, "germ" is 細菌, 胚芽, 芽生え.

Are there other ways to say "germ" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "germ": 細菌, 胚芽, 芽生え.

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