寄生虫（きせいちゅう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: parasite
Example sentences
- 生の肉には寄生虫がいることがある。 — Raw meat can sometimes contain parasites.
- よく加熱して寄生虫を防ぐ。 — Cook it thoroughly to prevent parasites.
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