DNA
でぃーえぬえー
noun
DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid
1.
DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid
the molecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms; used in science, medicine, and forensics
DNA検査を受けた。
I underwent a DNA test.
DNA鑑定で犯人を特定した。
The criminal was identified through DNA analysis.
DNA情報は個人を特定できる。
DNA information can identify individuals.
DNA配列を解析する。
Analyze the DNA sequence.
2.
innate characteristics; core identity
figuratively, the fundamental nature or essential characteristics of a person, organization, or thing
挑戦するのが会社のDNAだ。
Taking on challenges is in the company's DNA.
ものづくりのDNAを受け継いでいる。
We've inherited the DNA of craftsmanship.
SCIENCE/FIGURATIVE TERM:
DNA (ディーエヌエー) is used both in scientific contexts and metaphorically to describe innate characteristics or core identity.
SCIENTIFIC COLLOCATIONS:
- DNA検査 - DNA test
- DNA鑑定 - DNA analysis/profiling
- DNA配列 - DNA sequence
- 遺伝子DNA - genetic DNA
FIGURATIVE USAGE:
- 会社/ブランドのDNA - company/brand DNA (core values)
- DNAに刻まれている - ingrained in one's DNA
- DNAを受け継ぐ - inherit the DNA (traditions, values)
RELATED TERMS:
- 遺伝子 - gene
- RNA - ribonucleic acid
- ゲノム - genome