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Kotomora

菌きん

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Meanings

1

noun

fungus; mold; mushroom

Refers to fungi in the biological sense, including molds and mushrooms. Often used in compounds like 菌類 (fungi).

See also: 菌類

2

noun

germ; bacterium; bacillus

Commonly used for harmful microorganisms, especially bacteria. Often appears in compounds like 細菌 (bacteria) and 殺菌 (sterilization).

See also: 細菌

Usage patterns