parasite in Japanese
parasite in Japanese is 寄生虫, 寄生物 — parasite means an organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
parasite in Japanese
寄生虫
Pronounced: kiseichuu
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
寄生物
(biology) An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism.
What does "parasite" mean?
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noun An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
"Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts."
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noun A person who lives off others' effort or generosity without giving anything back.
"He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite."
parasite in a sentence
- Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts.
- The vet checked the dog for fleas and other parasites.
- He accused his freeloading roommate of being a parasite.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "parasite" in Japanese?
"parasite" in Japanese is 寄生虫, 寄生物. parasite means: An organism that lives on or in another species and benefits at that host's expense.
How do you pronounce 寄生虫?
"parasite" in Japanese is 寄生虫, pronounced "kiseichuu".
How do you use "parasite" in a sentence?
Example: "Tapeworms are parasites that live in the intestines of their hosts." In Japanese, "parasite" is 寄生虫, 寄生物.
Are there other ways to say "parasite" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "parasite": 寄生虫, 寄生物.
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