Japanese word

遺伝子

Pronunciation

Romajiidenshi

Meaning

  • noungene

Example

子どもは両親から遺伝子を受け継ぎます。ko do mo wa ryō shin ka ra i den shi o u ke tsu gi ma su

Children inherit genes from their parents.

Illustration for 遺伝子 (gene)

More examples

医師は病気に関係する遺伝子を調べます。i shi wa byō ki ni kan kei su ru i den shi o shira be ma su

The doctor examines genes related to the disease.

Core concept

It names a heritable instruction that contributes to how a living thing develops and functions.

Common phrases

  • 遺伝子を受け継ぐi den shi o u ke tsu gu

    inherit genes

  • 遺伝子を調べるi den shi o shira be ru

    examine genes

  • 遺伝子の働きi den shi no hatara ki

    gene function

Similar words

遺伝因子ideninshi: A hereditary factor that influences a biological trait or function.

Definition in Japanese

親から受け継がれ、生物の形や性質、体の働きに影響を及ぼす遺伝情報の一単位。oya ka ra u ke tsu ga re sei butsu no katachi ya sei shitsu karada no hatara ki ni ei kyō o oyo bo su i den jō hō no ichi tan i

Word origin

遺伝子 (idenshi) is a compound of 遺伝 (iden, "heredity") and 子 (shi, "child" or "element"), so its structure presents heredity as an individual unit.

Usage tips

  • English uses gene in both scientific and everyday discussion, including statements about inherited features, but it does not mean a person's entire genetic makeup.

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