English–Japanese

“breeding” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihanshoku

Example

この魚は春に繁殖します。ko no sakana wa haru ni han shoku shi ma su

This fish breeds in spring.

Illustration for 繁殖 (breeding)

How to say “breeding” in Japanese

“Breeding” in Japanese is 繁殖 (hanshoku).

Expresses the continuation of a species as living organisms produce new individuals.

Full entry for 繁殖: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 繁殖

研究者は水温を調整して、魚の繁殖を促します。ken kyū sha wa sui on o chō sei shi te sakana no han shoku o unaga shi ma su

Researchers adjust the water temperature to promote fish breeding.

Tips for using 繁殖

  • The English word breeding can refer to selective reproduction for desired traits, but 繁殖 (hanshoku) also covers ordinary reproduction without human control.

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