Japanese for Kids · Level 15
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Japanese word
カブトムシ
Pronunciation
Romajikabutomushi
Meaning
- nounrhinoceros beetle
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!
More examples
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.
Core concept
A sizable beetle in which the male's head bears a prominent projection shaped like a horn.
Common phrases
カブトムシを捕まえるka bu to mu shi o tsuka ma e ru
catch a rhinoceros beetle
カブトムシを飼うka bu to mu shi o ka u
keep a rhinoceros beetle
Definition in Japanese
雄の頭に角のような突起を持つ大型の甲虫。osu no atama ni kado no yō na tok ki o mo tsu ō gata no kabutomushi
Word origin
The compound カブトムシ (kabutomushi) joins カブト (kabuto, "helmet") with ムシ (mushi, "insect"), describing a helmet-like horned insect.
Usage tips
- 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.