English–Japanese
“snake” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihebi
Example
庭に蛇がいました。niwa ni hebi ga i ma shi ta
There was a snake in the garden.
How to say “snake” in Japanese
“Snake” in Japanese is 蛇 (hebi).
A long, limbless reptile moves by bending its body and pressing against the ground or other surfaces.
Example sentences with 蛇
庭に蛇がいます。niwa ni hebi ga i ma su
There is a snake in the yard.
庭の隅で蛇が日なたぼっこをしていました。niwa no sumi de hebi ga hi na ta bo kko o shi te i ma shi ta
A snake was basking in the sun in the corner of the garden.
Tips for using 蛇
- In the Japanese zodiac, the snake is the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle, giving 蛇 (hebi, "snake") a familiar cultural setting.