English–Japanese
“firefly” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihotaru
Example
川辺でほたるが光っています。kawa be de ho ta ru ga hika tte i ma su
A firefly is glowing by the river.
How to say “firefly” in Japanese
“Firefly” in Japanese is ほたる (hotaru).
Refers to a small night-flying insect that produces a soft light from its abdomen, making it noticeable in dark riverside or woodland settings.
Example sentences with ほたる
夏の夜、ほたるを見に行きます。natsu no yoru ho ta ru o mi ni i ki ma su
I go to see fireflies on summer nights.
Tips for using ほたる
- In English, firefly is the common term in North America, while glowworm often refers to the glowing larvae or females of certain other insects, so the two translations are not always exact equivalents.