JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
菌
Germ, bacteria, or fungus.
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1 Noun
Germs" / "Bacteria" (the bad kind)
Refers to microscopic organisms viewed as dirty or harmful, functioning as a general term for germs.
Example
食事 の 前 は 、 手 を 洗って 菌 を 落としましょう 。
Before eating, let's wash our hands and get rid of the germs.
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2 Noun
Fungus" / "Beneficial Bacteria"
Designates fungi or bacterial strains utilized in biological functions and food fermentation.
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