English–Japanese
“specimen” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihyōhon
Example
博物館で標本を見ました。haku butsu kan de hyō hon o mi ma shi ta
I saw a specimen at the museum.
How to say “specimen” in Japanese
“Specimen” in Japanese is 標本 (hyōhon).
Refers to a selected piece or example that represents a larger group or the thing it comes from.
Example sentences with 標本
研究室で標本を顕微鏡で観察します。ken kyū shitsu de hyō hon o ken bi kyō de kan satsu shi ma su
We observe the specimen under a microscope in the laboratory.
Tips for using 標本
- In science, a specimen is often a preserved plant, animal, or material used for study, while a sample can also be a small amount taken for testing.