Japanese

せいぶつ
Meaning: living thing; creature; organism
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: なまもの

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生
物

Example sentences

The scientist discovered a new species of living thing.
深海には、自ら発光する生物がたくさん住んでいる。
In the deep sea, there are many organisms that emit light themselves.
生物の授業で、生徒たちはカエルを解剖した。
In biology class, the students dissected a frog.
海洋汚染は、多くの生物に影響を与えている。
Ocean pollution is affecting many living things.
環境によって生物の形質が変化することもある。
Biological traits can also change depending on the environment.
海月は海中を漂う神秘的な生物だ。
Jellyfish are mysterious creatures that drift in the sea.
自然淘汰の理論によれば、環境に適応した生物が生き残る。
According to the theory of natural selection, organisms that adapt to their environment survive.
極限環境で生きる生物を調べた
I studied organisms that live in extreme environments.

Usage Notes

A general term for any living entity, including animals, plants, and microbes.

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