butterfly in Japanese
butterfly in Japanese is 蝶, 蝶々, チョウ — butterfly means an insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
butterfly in Japanese
蝶
Pronounced: chō
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
蝶々
Pronounced: chōchō
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
チョウ
Pronounced: chō
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
胡蝶
Pronounced: kochō
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
What does "butterfly" mean?
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noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
"A monarch butterfly landed on the flower."
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verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
"Butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it."
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noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.
"She swam the butterfly in the state championship."
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butterfly in a sentence
- A monarch butterfly landed on the flower.
- Butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it.
- She swam the butterfly in the state championship.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "butterfly" in Japanese?
"butterfly" in Japanese is 蝶, 蝶々, チョウ. butterfly means: An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
How do you pronounce 蝶?
"butterfly" in Japanese is 蝶, pronounced "chō".
How do you use "butterfly" in a sentence?
Example: "A monarch butterfly landed on the flower." In Japanese, "butterfly" is 蝶, 蝶々, チョウ.
Are there other ways to say "butterfly" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "butterfly": 蝶, 蝶々, チョウ, 胡蝶.
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