“Bacteria” in Japanese
Short answer
バクテリア
bakuteria
Bacteria in Japanese is “バクテリア” (bakuteria). Full meaning: bacteria, bacillus, germ.
Other ways to say “Bacteria” in Japanese
細菌
saikin bacterium, bacteria, germ
細菌類
saikinrui bacteria
真正細菌
shinseisaikin bacteria, eubacteria
ばい菌
baikin germ, germs, bacteria, bug; something dirty or harmful, vermin
細きん
saikin bacterium, bacteria, germ
バイ菌
baikin germ, germs, bacteria, bug; something dirty or harmful, vermin
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