きん
kin
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 98 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

菌 is the kanji for "Germ". A common reading is きん (kin). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Germ

Also : Fungus · Bacteria

Readings

onきん/ kin

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

実験室で菌を培養する。

じっけんしつできんをばいようする。

We cultivate bacteria in the laboratory.

抗菌剤を使用する。

こうきんざいをしようする。

Use antibacterial agents.

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