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spore in Japanese

spore in Japanese is 胞子 — spore means a tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.

spore in Japanese

胞子
noun
Pronounced: hōshi
A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

What does "spore" mean?

  1. noun A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.
    "Mushroom spores drift on the wind and settle wherever conditions are right."
  2. noun A tough, dormant cell produced by some bacteria that helps them survive harsh conditions.
    "Certain bacteria form spores that can survive extreme heat."
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spore in a sentence

  • Mushroom spores drift on the wind and settle wherever conditions are right.
  • The mold released millions of spores into the damp room.
  • Certain bacteria form spores that can survive extreme heat.

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What is "spore" in Japanese?

"spore" in Japanese is 胞子. spore means: A tiny reproductive cell released by fungi, algae, or certain plants, capable of growing into a new organism.

How do you pronounce 胞子?

"spore" in Japanese is 胞子, pronounced "hōshi".

How do you use "spore" in a sentence?

Example: "Mushroom spores drift on the wind and settle wherever conditions are right." In Japanese, "spore" is 胞子.

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