noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Describes a lack of sexual characteristics, activity, or orientation. Often used in contexts like 無性生殖 (asexual reproduction) or 無性愛 (asexuality).
アメーバは無性生殖で増える。
Amoebas reproduce asexually.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
asexual; agamic
Biological term for reproduction without the fusion of gametes. Contrasts with 有性 (sexual).
無性生殖は遺伝的多様性が低い。
Asexual reproduction results in low genetic diversity.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Grammar term for words that do not carry grammatical gender. Rare outside linguistic contexts.
日本語の名詞は無性である。
Japanese nouns are genderless.