English–Japanese
“rhinoceros beetle” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikabutomushi
Example
公園でカブトムシを見つけました！kō en de ka bu to mu shi o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found a rhinoceros beetle at the park!
How to say “rhinoceros beetle” in Japanese
“Rhinoceros beetle” in Japanese is カブトムシ (kabutomushi).
A sizable beetle in which the male's head bears a prominent projection shaped like a horn.
Example sentences with カブトムシ
夏休みに、カブトムシを毎朝観察します。natsu yasu mi ni ka bu to mu shi o mai asa kan satsu shi ma su
I observe a rhinoceros beetle every morning during summer vacation.
Tips for using カブトムシ
- The male's horn helps it push rival males away from food or a place to mate, which makes the horn a useful clue to the word's meaning.