Japanese

はち
Meaning: bee; wasp
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

蜂

Example sentences

A beehive has been built in the large tree in the garden.
蜂に刺された。
I was stung by a bee.
アリは「蝶のように舞い、蜂のように刺す」という言葉で有名だ。
Ali is famous for the phrase 'Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee'.
甘い香りに誘われて、蜂が群がっている。
Attracted by the sweet scent, bees are swarming.
蜂が花の蜜を集めている。
Bees are collecting nectar from flowers.
蜂が耳元でぶんぶんと飛び回っていて、とても怖かった。
A bee was buzzing around my ear, and it was very scary.
蜂の羽音が聞こえる。
I can hear the buzzing of a bee.

Usage Notes

A general term for insects like honeybees and hornets.

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