English–Japanese
“bacteria” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisaikin
Example
手を洗うと、細菌を減らせます。te o ara u to sai kin o he ra se ma su
Washing your hands can reduce bacteria.
How to say “bacteria” in Japanese
“Bacteria” in Japanese is 細菌 (saikin).
Describes tiny living organisms made up of one cell that can interact with other living things in beneficial, neutral, or harmful ways.
Example sentences with 細菌
この食品は細菌の増殖を抑えます。ko no shoku hin wa sai kin no zō shoku o osa e ma su
This food inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Tips for using 細菌
- English speakers often use germ for bacteria, but germ may also refer to viruses and other causes of disease, making it a wider term.