Translation guide
Describes a cell or organism with a single set of unpaired chromosomes. In Japanese, this is primarily a technical term used in biology and genetics.
The standard scientific meaning referring to cells (like gametes) that contain one complete set of chromosomes.
The standard technical term for 'haploid' in biology. Used as a noun or adjective.
ヒトの卵子は半数体である。
Human egg cells are haploid.
Adjectival form meaning 'haploid', literally 'of haploid nature'.
半数性の細胞は生殖に関与する。
Haploid cells are involved in reproduction.
An alternative term for haploid, literally 'single phase'. Less common than 半数体.
In everyday conversation, the concept of haploid is rarely discussed. Use 半数体 only in scientific or educational contexts.
This organism has a long haploid generation.