English–Japanese
“dragonfly” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitonbo
Example
池のそばでとんぼを見ました。ike no so ba de to n bo o mi ma shi ta
I saw a dragonfly by the pond.
How to say “dragonfly” in Japanese
“Dragonfly” in Japanese is とんぼ (tonbo).
Refers to a slender winged insect that darts through the air, often near ponds and other water.
Example sentences with とんぼ
夕暮れになると、とんぼが水面の上を飛びます。yū gu re ni na ru to to n bo ga sui men no ue o to bi ma su
At dusk, dragonflies fly over the surface of the water.
Tips for using とんぼ
- In Japanese haiku, とんぼ (tonbo) is an autumn seasonal word, even though dragonflies can appear in other seasons.