個体
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to a single living organism or distinct entity, often in biological, ecological, or statistical contexts. Can also be used attributively with の.
A few rare individuals inhabit this forest.
We need to design the experiment taking individual differences into account.
Usage patterns
- 〈数〉個体counting individual organisms (number attaches directly to 個体)
Five individual crested ibises were confirmed in this area.
- 個体を識別するto identify/distinguish an individual (e.g. by tagging or marking)
The researchers identified individuals using tags.
- 個体レベルでat the level of the individual (as opposed to species or population)
This study examines behavioral differences at the individual level.