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“sperm” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiseishi

Example

精子は卵子まで泳ぎます。sei shi wa ran shi ma de oyo gi ma su

Sperm swim to the egg.

Illustration for 精子 (sperm)

How to say “sperm” in Japanese

“Sperm” in Japanese is 精子 (seishi).

Names the male reproductive cell that moves toward an egg and can unite with it to begin fertilization.

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

Example sentences with 精子

検査では精子の運動性も確認されます。ken sa de wa sei shi no un dō sei mo kaku nin sa re ma su

Sperm motility is also checked during the examination.

Tips for using 精子

  • In scientific English, sperm is distinguished from semen, which is the fluid that carries sperm cells.

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