VocabJLPT N1
variation
NounSuru Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. variation
  2. 2. rogue (something)
This noun refers to a mutation or variation, commonly used in biological and scientific contexts to describe a change in genes or characteristics. It became widely used in everyday language when discussing virus variants.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Apparently this flower bloomed in two colors because of a mutation," I was told.

Sentence 2

"The risk increases with mutation," the expert stated.

Sentence 3

"This flower has a stronger scent because of a mutation," my grandfather said.

Sentence 4

Apparently, that bacterium mutates pretty easily depending on the environment.

Sentence 5

Is the cherry tree by the station a different color this year because of a mutation?