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“stag beetle” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuwagata

Example

公園でクワガタを見ました。kō en de ku wa ga ta o mi ma shi ta

I saw a stag beetle at the park.

Illustration for クワガタ (stag beetle)

How to say “stag beetle” in Japanese

“Stag beetle” in Japanese is クワガタ (kuwagata).

It describes a beetle marked by the antler-like mandibles of its male.

Full entry for クワガタ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with クワガタ

夏休みにクワガタを飼って、毎日えさをあげました。natsu yasu mi ni ku wa ga ta o ka tte mai nichi e sa o a ge ma shi ta

I kept a stag beetle during summer vacation and fed it every day.

Tips for using クワガタ

  • Male stag beetles use their large mandibles to grapple with one another, which helps explain both their common English name and their striking appearance.

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