Meaning

Primary

Genes

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If 遺伝 is heredity and you pass your heredity to your child, how is it being passed? Via genes, of course.

Reading

いでんし
  • 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.

Context

Context Sentences

本当に彼らは父親を鑑定する遺伝子検査を受けたいんでしょうか。

I’m wondering if they really want to get the paternity test done.

Kanji Composition