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“microscope” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikenbikyō

Example

顕微鏡で小さな物を見ます。ken bi kyō de chii sa na mono o mi ma su

I look at small things with a microscope.

Illustration for 顕微鏡 (microscope)

How to say “microscope” in Japanese

“Microscope” in Japanese is 顕微鏡 (kenbikyō).

Makes objects too small for ordinary sight visible at a larger scale so they can be examined closely.

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

Example sentences with 顕微鏡

理科の授業で初めて顕微鏡を使いました。ri ka no ju gyō de haji me te ken bi kyō o tsuka i ma shi ta

I used a microscope for the first time in science class.

Tips for using 顕微鏡

  • A microscope can make details on a leaf, fabric, or grain of sand visible for close observation.

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