膜

まく
maku

membrane, film (thin layer)

What does 膜 mean?

膜 is a Japanese noun meaning “membrane” or “film (thin layer)” in English. It is written as 膜 in kanji, まく in hiragana, and maku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

牛乳を温めると、表面に膜ができる。

When you heat milk, a skin forms on the surface.

細胞は膜に包まれている。

Cells are surrounded by a membrane.

Words sharing kanji with 膜

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