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hornet in Japanese

hornet in Japanese is 雀蜂, スズメバチ — hornet means a large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.

hornet in Japanese

雀蜂
noun
Pronounced: suzumebachi
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.
スズメバチ
noun
Pronounced: suzumebachi
A large wasp, of the genus Vespa, having a brown-and-yellow-striped body and the ability to inflict a serious sting.

What does "hornet" mean?

  1. noun A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.
    "A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn."
  2. noun Figuratively, someone who repeatedly makes small but relentless attacks.
    "The critic was a hornet, stinging every new release in his column."
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hornet in a sentence

  • A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn.
  • He was stung twice by a hornet while mowing the lawn.
  • The critic was a hornet, stinging every new release in his column.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hornet" in Japanese?

"hornet" in Japanese is 雀蜂, スズメバチ. hornet means: A large, aggressive wasp with a painful sting.

How do you pronounce 雀蜂?

"hornet" in Japanese is 雀蜂, pronounced "suzumebachi".

How do you use "hornet" in a sentence?

Example: "A hornet's nest hung from the eaves of the barn." In Japanese, "hornet" is 雀蜂, スズメバチ.

Are there other ways to say "hornet" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hornet": 雀蜂, スズメバチ.

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