fruit fly in Japanese

fruit fly in Japanese is ミバエ, 実蝿, 猩々蝿.

fruit fly in Japanese

ミバエ

noun

Pronounced: mibae

Any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.

実蝿

noun

Pronounced: mibae

Any insect of the Tephritidae family, whose larvae damage plant tissue.

猩々蝿

noun

Pronounced: shōjōbae

Any insect of the Drosophilidae family, whose larvae feed on ripening fruit, especially the species Drosophila melanogaster that is used in genetic research.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fruit fly" in Japanese?

"fruit fly" in Japanese is ミバエ, 実蝿, 猩々蝿.

How do you pronounce ミバエ?

"fruit fly" in Japanese is ミバエ, pronounced "mibae".

Are there other ways to say "fruit fly" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "fruit fly": ミバエ, 実蝿, 猩々蝿.

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