Meaning

Primary

Living Thing

Alternatives

Creature, Organism

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A life thing is a living thing, a creature, or an organism.

Reading

せいぶつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 生物が生まれる

    an organism is born

    生物がいる

    there are organisms

    生物がくらす

    organisms live

Context Sentences

海の中には、色々な生物がいます。

There are various creatures in the sea.

あの生物は一体何だったんでしょう。

I wonder what that creature was.

前回の生物のクラスのノート、見せてくれないかな。

I'm wondering if you can show me your notes from the last biology class.

Kanji Composition