培養

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 培養(ばいよう) means growing cells, microorganisms, or similar material in a suitable environment.
• Basic usage: It is used for the process of culturing cells or microorganisms, such as in a laboratory. Typical patterns are 細胞を培養する and 培養した微生物.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Check the technical subject
  • With cells or microorganisms, it naturally carries the technical sense of culture or cultivation.
• Difference from 栽培
  • 栽培(さいばい) is used for growing crops or plants, while 培養 is used for growing cells or microorganisms under prepared conditions.