Meaning

Primary

Cell

Alternative

Biological Cell

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Thin cells are what make up our bodies. They're still cells but they can also be called biological cells.

Reading

さいぼう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
さいほう
  • 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

Context Sentences

私は、人工多能性幹細胞(iPS細胞)の研究をしています。

I study induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).

Kanji Composition