Meaning

Primary

Sterilization

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you kill bacteria you are performing sterilization. You're killing those bacteria.

Reading

さっきん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Watch out for the shortening.

Context

Context Sentences

トイレを殺菌する一番いい方法は何ですか?

What’s the best way to sterilize a bathroom?

Kanji Composition