Japanese Conversation · Level 61
75 words
Japanese word
蚊
Pronunciation
Romajika
Meaning
- nounmosquito
Example
部屋に蚊が飛んでいます。heya ni ka ga to n de i ma su
A mosquito is flying around the room.
More examples
庭で蚊に刺されました。niwa de ka ni sa sa re ma shi ta
I was bitten by a mosquito in the garden.
Core concept
Describes a small flying insect whose bite can cause an itchy swelling.
Common phrases
蚊に刺されるka ni sa sa re ru
be bitten by a mosquito
蚊を退治するka o tai ji su ru
get rid of a mosquito
蚊の羽音ka no ha oto
the hum of a mosquito
Definition in Japanese
人や動物の血を吸い、刺されるとかゆみを生じさせる小さな飛ぶ虫。hito ya dō butsu no chi o su i sa sa re ru to ka yu mi o shō ji sa se ru chii sa na to bu mushi
Word origin
蚊 (ka) is a native Japanese word recorded in Old Japanese as ka, but its earlier origin is not known with certainty.
Usage tips
- A mosquito's high-pitched buzz often comes from the rapid movement of its wings and can reveal its presence at night.