Translation guide
Describes a cell or organism with a single set of unpaired chromosomes. In Japanese, this is primarily a technical term used in biology and genetics.
The standard scientific meaning referring to cells (like gametes) that contain one complete set of chromosomes.
The standard technical term for 'haploid' in biology. Used as a noun or adjective.
Human egg cells are haploid.
In everyday conversation, the concept of haploid is rarely discussed. Use 半数体 only in scientific or educational contexts.
Adjectival form meaning 'haploid', literally 'of haploid nature'.
Haploid cells are involved in reproduction.
An alternative term for haploid, literally 'single phase'. Less common than 半数体.
This organism has a long haploid generation.