1.
living thing, organism, creature
Any living entity, including animals, plants, and microorganisms.
海には様々な生物がいる。
There are various organisms in the ocean.
生物多様性を守ることが大切だ。
It's important to protect biodiversity.
微生物は目に見えない。
Microorganisms cannot be seen with the naked eye.
生物 is the scientific term for living things.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 生物学 (biology)
- 微生物 (microorganism)
- 生物多様性 (biodiversity)
- 海洋生物 (marine life)
- 生物兵器 (biological weapon)
COMPARISON:
- 生物: living thing (scientific)
- 生き物: living thing (everyday, often animals)
- 動物: animal
Related Words
Related:
生き物 (living thing (casual))