(きん)

きん
noun, suffix
germ, bacterium, fungus
science
1. germ, bacterium, microbe
Microscopic organisms, often disease-causing.
Germs multiply.
To wash hands and remove germs.
乳酸(にゅうさん)(きん)
Lactic acid bacteria.
This food product has no harmful bacteria.
Natto bacteria and koji mold are essential for Japan's traditional fermented foods.
2. fungus, mold
Organisms including mushrooms and molds.
Bread rises due to yeast.
Mold is also a type of fungus.
Natto bacteria and koji mold are essential for Japan's traditional fermented foods.

(きん) refers to microscopic organisms.

Types of bacteria

Fungi

Common patterns