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繁殖

蕃殖

Reading

Kana: はんしょく
Romaji: hanshoku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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breed; multiply; increase; propagation

Kanji

Readings: ハン、 しげ.る、 しげ.く
Meanings: luxuriant, thick, overgrown, frequency, complexity, trouble
Readings: ショク、 ふ.える、 ふ.やす
Meanings: augment, increase, multiply, raise
Readings: バン、 ハン
Meaning: grow luxuriously

Example Sentences

うさぎは繁殖(はんしょく)(はや)い。
➥Rabbits breed quickly.
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この化学(かがく)薬品(やくひん)細菌(さいきん)繁殖(はんしょく)(ふせ)ぐだろう。
➥This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
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(はちがつ)下旬(げじゅん)(かれ)らは繁殖(はんしょく)のために(なが)(たび)出発(しゅっぱつ)します。
➥In late August, they set off on a long journey for breeding.
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ネズミはどんどん繁殖(はんしょく)する。
➥Rats breed rapidly.
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バクテリアはアルコールの(なか)では繁殖(はんしょく)しない。
➥Bacteria will not breed in alcohol.
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(わたし)()(かぎ)り、この化学(かがく)薬品(やくひん)細菌(さいきん)繁殖(はんしょく)(ふせ)ぐだろう。
➥To my knowledge, this chemical will prevent germs from breeding.
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