English–Japanese

“mosquito” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajika

Example

部屋に蚊が飛んでいます。heya ni ka ga to n de i ma su

A mosquito is flying around the room.

Illustration for 蚊 (mosquito)

How to say “mosquito” in Japanese

“Mosquito” in Japanese is 蚊 (ka).

Describes a small flying insect whose bite can cause an itchy swelling.

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

Example sentences with 蚊

庭で蚊に刺されました。niwa de ka ni sa sa re ma shi ta

I was bitten by a mosquito in the garden.

Tips for using 蚊

  • A mosquito's high-pitched buzz often comes from the rapid movement of its wings and can reveal its presence at night.

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