English–Japanese
“nectar” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimitsu
Example
蝶が花の蜜を吸います。chō ga hana no mitsu o su i ma su
A butterfly drinks nectar from a flower.
How to say “nectar” in Japanese
“Nectar” in Japanese is 蜜 (mitsu).
Refers to the sweet liquid produced by flowers and taken as food by insects.
Example sentences with 蜜
ミツバチは集めた蜜を巣に運びます。mi tsu ba chi wa atsu me ta mitsu o su ni hako bi ma su
Honeybees carry the nectar they collect to the hive.
Tips for using 蜜
- In 蜜月 (mitsugetsu, "honeymoon"), 蜜 (mitsu) extends from a sweet substance to the idea of a sweet beginning to married life.