DNA

でぃーえぬえー
noun
DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid
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1. DNA; deoxyribonucleic acid
the molecule that carries genetic information in all living organisms; used in science, medicine, and forensics
DNA検査(けんさ)を受(う)けた。
I underwent a DNA test.
DNA鑑定(かんてい)で犯人(はんにん)を特定(とくてい)した。
The criminal was identified through DNA analysis.
DNA情報(じょうほう)は個人(こじん)を特定(とくてい)できる。
DNA information can identify individuals.
DNA配列(はいれつ)を解析(かいせき)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(ちょうせん)するのが会社(かいしゃ)のDNAだ。
Taking on challenges is in the company's DNA.
ものづくりのDNAを受(う)け継(つ)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.

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Related: 遺伝子(いでんし) (gene)
Compare: 遺伝情報(いでんじょうほう) (genetic information)
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Added 2026.1.28 13:49 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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