JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
菌 — germ
- Reading
- キン
- Meaning
- germ; fungus; bacteria
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
菌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キン and it means germ; fungus; bacteria. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
菌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 細菌 (bacillus) and 黴菌 (bacteria).
Japanese words containing 菌
Frequently asked questions
What does 菌 mean in Japanese?
菌 means germ; fungus; bacteria in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 菌 read?
菌 is read キン. Reading it inside real words — 細菌 and 黴菌 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 菌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 菌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 菌 in a word?
A common word containing 菌 is 細菌 (さいきん) — "bacillus". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 菌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 菌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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