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gnat in Japanese

gnat in Japanese is ブヨ, 蚋 — gnat means a small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.

gnat in Japanese

ブヨ
noun
Pronounced: buyo
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.
蚋
noun
Pronounced: buyu
Any small insect of the order Diptera, specifically within the suborder Nematocera.

What does "gnat" mean?

  1. noun A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
    "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk."
  2. noun A minor, irritating annoyance or person.
    "He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat."
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gnat in a sentence

  • A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk.
  • He brushed off the criticism as if it were a mere gnat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gnat" in Japanese?
"gnat" in Japanese is ブヨ, 蚋. gnat means: A small, flying insect, often found in swarms near water.
How do you pronounce ブヨ?
"gnat" in Japanese is ブヨ, pronounced "buyo".
How do you use "gnat" in a sentence?
Example: "A cloud of gnats hovered over the pond at dusk." In Japanese, "gnat" is ブヨ, 蚋.
Are there other ways to say "gnat" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gnat": ブヨ, 蚋.
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