Hanshoku

JLPT N1

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繁殖 (Hanshoku) is a Japanese noun meaning “breeding, propagation, reproduction, multiplication”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, intransitive verbbreeding; propagation; reproduction; multiplication; increase

Examples

  • Rabbits breed quickly.

  • Rats breed rapidly.

  • This chemical will prevent germs from breeding.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 繁殖

luxuriantaugment

Related words

to increaseto increasetransplanting (a plant)frequentprosperitycapsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers)prosperityfeudal lordbusiness districtflourishing (of plants)to grow thicklyincrease