Meaning

Primary

Spore

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The child of a cell is a spore. They're just as tiny and they're floating all around you right now.

Reading

ほうし
  • 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

キノコの胞子はとても小さいので、肉眼で形は分かりません。

Because mushroom spores are so small, their appearance can’t be understood with the naked eye.

Kanji Composition