Translation guide
Bacteria that cause disease. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 病原菌 (byōgenkin). Related terms exist for specific contexts like food poisoning or medical terminology.
The learner wants to refer to bacteria that cause illness in a general or everyday context.
The standard, widely understood term for pathogenic bacteria. Used in both everyday and scientific contexts.
This pathogenic bacterium is resistant to antibiotics.
Handwashing prevents infection by pathogenic bacteria.
A more technical term explicitly meaning 'pathogenic bacterium'. Often used in medical or biological contexts.
Identification of pathogenic bacteria takes time.
The learner wants to talk about bacteria that cause foodborne illness.
Specifically refers to bacteria that cause food poisoning. Common in news and everyday conversation about food safety.
Raw meat can contain food poisoning bacteria.
The learner wants a broader term that may include other pathogens, not just bacteria.
A general term for any disease-causing agent, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Use when the distinction is not important or when referring to pathogens broadly.
The pathogen causing this disease has not yet been identified.
To kill food poisoning bacteria, thorough heating is necessary.