English–Japanese
“proliferation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizōshoku
Example
この薬は細菌の増殖を防ぎます。ko no kusuri wa sai kin no zō shoku o fuse gi ma su
This medicine prevents the proliferation of bacteria.
How to say “proliferation” in Japanese
“Proliferation” in Japanese is 増殖 (zōshoku).
Refers to the repeated increase of cells, organisms, or other things, often until they spread widely.
Example sentences with 増殖
温度が上がると、微生物が活発に増殖します。on do ga a ga ru to bi sei butsu ga kap patsu ni zō shoku shi ma su
As the temperature rises, microorganisms multiply rapidly.
Tips for using 増殖
- In English, cell proliferation is a standard biology phrase, while proliferation of products or ideas describes their rapid spread through society.