Japanese Conversation · Level 124
60 words
Japanese word
蜂
Pronunciation
Romajihachi
Meaning
- nounbee
Example
花に蜂がとまっています。hana ni hachi ga to ma tte i ma su
A bee is resting on a flower.
More examples
私は花の近くで蜂を見ました。watashi wa hana no chika ku de hachi o mi ma shi ta
I saw a bee near a flower.
窓を開ける前に、蜂がいないか確認します。mado o a ke ru mae ni hachi ga i na i ka kaku nin shi ma su
Before opening the window, I check whether there are any bees.
Core concept
Refers to a stinging flying insect commonly associated with flowers, nests, or both.
Common phrases
蜂を追い払うhachi o o i hara u
drive away a bee
蜂に刺されるhachi ni sa sa re ru
be stung by a bee
蜂の巣hachi no su
beehive
Definition in Japanese
膜翅目に属し、雌が腹部に針を持つ昆虫の総称。maku shi me ni zoku shi mesu ga fuku bu ni hari o mo tsu kon chū no sō shō
Word origin
蜂 (hachi, "bee") is a native Japanese word, and its older form is commonly reconstructed as pachi.
Usage tips
- English distinguishes bee, wasp, and hornet, while Japanese 蜂 (hachi) can cover all three, so context or a more specific term identifies the insect.
Other meanings
- waspnoun
- hornetnoun