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VocabJLPT N1

host

Noun

Definitions

1. host
2. landlord
3. Host (biology)

A noun referring to a host — the organism that a parasite lives on or inside. It is primarily used in biology and medicine when discussing parasitic relationships.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"So who exactly is the host?" the child asked.

Sentence 2

The paper examines host defense mechanisms in parasitic relationships.

Sentence 3

The study focused its analysis on the habitat range of the host.

Sentence 4

That news story — the host is still unknown? That's terrifying!

Sentence 5

The parasitic plant uses trees as its host and takes their nutrients.