ばい菌
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Noun meaning 'bacteria' or 'germs'. Written in katakana for 'ばい' and kanji for '菌'. Example: 『ばい菌を防ぐ』 (baikin o fusegu, 'prevent germs').
Theme
User is visiting a doctor, Dr. Tanaka, for a check-up and discussing hygiene tips to avoid getting sick.
ばい菌
ばいきん
bacteria, germ(s)
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of 'buy germs' — you don't want to buy germs! 『ばい菌』 (baikin) sounds like 'buy kin' — germs are something you'd never want to purchase.
Cultural Note
In Japan, hygiene is highly valued, and 『ばい菌』 (baikin, 'bacteria / Germs') is a common term in health education and advertising for cleaning products. It's often used to remind people to wash hands and stay clean.
Forms
Base: ばい菌Noun meaning 'bacteria' or 'germs'. Written in katakana for 'ばい' and kanji for '菌'. Example: 『ばい菌を防ぐ』 (baikin o fusegu, 'prevent germs').