pathogenic bacteria; germ; pathogen
Refers to disease-causing bacteria or microorganisms. Used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts.
This pathogenic bacterium is resistant to antibiotics.
Handwashing is effective in preventing the spread of germs.
rice cake disease bacteria; blister blight bacteria
Thuringian bacillus
germ carrier
Compound of 病 (disease) and 菌 (bacterium/germ). The reading is on'yomi for both characters.