English–Japanese
“cicada” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisemi
Example
朝から蝉の声が聞こえます。asa ka ra semi no koe ga ki ko e ma su
I can hear cicadas from early morning.
How to say “cicada” in Japanese
“Cicada” in Japanese is 蝉 (semi).
Refers to an insect known for its loud seasonal call, especially in the warm months.
Example sentences with 蝉
子どもたちは公園で蝉を見つけました。ko do mo ta chi wa kō en de semi o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
The children found a cicada in the park.
Tips for using 蝉
- In English, cicada often appears in accounts of periodical cicadas, which emerge in large numbers after 13 or 17 years underground.