Kanji for "Germ"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "germ". The most popular choice is shown first.
毒View details →
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poison, virus, venom, germ, harm, injury, spite
Reading: doku
8 strokes · dark
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for germ?
The most common kanji for "germ" is 毒, read as doku. It means poison, virus, venom. Related kanji: 菌 (germ), 芽 (germ).
How many strokes does 毒 have?
毒 has 8 strokes.