Translation guide
An organism that thrives at relatively high temperatures. In Japanese, the term is primarily used in scientific contexts.
The learner wants to refer to a thermophilic organism, typically in biology or microbiology.
Standard term for thermophilic bacteria. Literally 'heat-loving bacteria'. Used in scientific and general contexts.
好熱菌は温泉に生息している。
Thermophiles live in hot springs.
Broader term for thermophilic organisms, not limited to bacteria. Used in biology.
好熱生物の研究が進んでいる。
Research on thermophiles is advancing.
Literally 'high-temperature bacteria'. Often used interchangeably with 好熱菌, but can imply a broader temperature range.
Katakana loanword from English. Used in some scientific contexts, but less common than native terms.
サーモファイルの酵素は耐熱性がある。
Thermophile enzymes are heat-resistant.
Thermophiles are a type of extremophile.