Refers to microscopic single-celled organisms, often in medical, scientific, or hygiene contexts. Can be used for both beneficial and harmful bacteria.
Many bacteria are on your hands.
この薬は細菌の増殖を抑える。
This medicine suppresses the growth of bacteria.
In summer, bacteria tend to multiply easily due to the humidity.
I got infected with bacteria through the wound.
The researcher cultured the bacteria in a growth medium.
High heat can kill off bacteria.
Bacteria were detected in the tap water.
bacterial; bacillary
biological warfare; germ warfare