English–Japanese

“heredity” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiiden

Example

私たちは遺伝について学びます。watashi ta chi wa i den ni tsu i te mana bi ma su

We learn about heredity.

Illustration for 遺伝 (heredity)

How to say “heredity” in Japanese

“Heredity” in Japanese is 遺伝 (iden).

Refers to how biological features and tendencies are transmitted from parents to their offspring.

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

Example sentences with 遺伝

この病気には遺伝の影響もあります。ko no byō ki ni wa i den no ei kyō mo a ri ma su

Heredity also plays a role in this disease.

Tips for using 遺伝

  • The term heredity often appears in discussions of how genes help transmit traits through families.

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