雑ざっ菌きん

noun

germs; microorganisms; saprophytic bacteria

Refers to various microorganisms, often with a negative connotation of unwanted or harmful germs. In biological contexts, it can specifically denote saprophytes or saprophytic bacteria that feed on dead organic matter.

• 手てには雑ざっ菌きんがたくさん付ついている。

  There are many germs on your hands.

• 食しょく品ひんに雑ざっ菌きんが繁はん殖しょくしないように冷れい蔵ぞう庫こで保ほ存ぞんする。

  Store food in the refrigerator to prevent germs from multiplying.