English–Japanese

“ant” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiari

Example

小さいアリを見つけました。chii sa i a ri o mi tsu ke ma shi ta

I found a small ant.

Illustration for アリ (ant)

How to say “ant” in Japanese

“Ant” in Japanese is アリ (ari).

Names the familiar insect that lives in an organized nest and shares tasks such as finding food and caring for young.

Full entry for アリ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with アリ

砂糖の近くにアリが集まっています。sa tō no chika ku ni a ri ga atsu ma tte i ma su

Ants are gathering near the sugar.

Tips for using アリ

  • The English word ant appears in Ant-Man, so the insect named アリ (ari) has a familiar connection to a well-known English-language superhero title.

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