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What is the meaning of “雑種”?

WordReadingMeaning
雑種ざっしゅbastard; hybrid

このつつじは在来種と欧州種の雑種です
This azalea is a cross between a native stock and a European one.

うちの犬は雑種です
Our dog is a mongrel.

異種間の雑種動物は繁殖力がない
A hybrid animal born between different species has no reproductive capacity.

彼はばらのいろいろな雑種を作っている
He crosses various kinds of roses.

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