English–Japanese
“bee” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihachi
Example
花に蜂がとまっています。hana ni hachi ga to ma tte i ma su
A bee is resting on a flower.
How to say “bee” in Japanese
“Bee” in Japanese is 蜂 (hachi).
Refers to a stinging flying insect commonly associated with flowers, nests, or both.
Example sentences with 蜂
私は花の近くで蜂を見ました。watashi wa hana no chika ku de hachi o mi ma shi ta
I saw a bee near a flower.
窓を開ける前に、蜂がいないか確認します。mado o a ke ru mae ni hachi ga i na i ka kaku nin shi ma su
Before opening the window, I check whether there are any bees.
Tips for using 蜂
- English distinguishes bee, wasp, and hornet, while Japanese 蜂 (hachi) can cover all three, so context or a more specific term identifies the insect.