新種
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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
new species; new variety
Used in biology for a newly discovered species, or more broadly for a new type or variety of something.
A new species of frog was discovered in the Amazon.
This shop sells a new variety of coffee beans.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の新種が発見されるa new species of X is discovered
A new species of frog was discovered deep in the Amazon.
- 新種を発見するto discover a new species
The researchers discovered a new species of insect in the jungle.