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VocabJLPT N1

bacteria

Noun

Definitions

1. bacterium
2. bacteria

This noun refers to microscopic single-celled organisms that can be found almost everywhere, including in the human body. In everyday usage it often refers specifically to harmful bacteria that cause illness or infection.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If this cough is caused by bacteria, that's going to be a hassle.

Sentence 2

Alright, I'm going to clean this place top to bottom and get rid of the bacteria today.

Sentence 3

The research team warned that antibiotic-resistant bacteria are on the rise.

Sentence 4

I heard doorknobs are covered in bacteria!

Sentence 5

The shared keyboard in the conference room needs to be treated for bacteria.