菌
Kanji · N1
菌 / germ
Kanji for germ, fungus, or bacteria.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
菌 carries the meaning germ, fungus, or bacteria.
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Common compounds with 菌
大腸菌だいちょうきんEscherichia coli
殺菌さっきんsterilization / sterilisation / disinfection
無菌むきんsterilised / sterilized / sterile
ばい菌ばいきんgerm / germs / bacteria
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