mantis in Japanese
mantis in Japanese is 螳螂, 蟷螂 — mantis means a large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
mantis in Japanese
螳螂
Pronounced: kamakiri
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
蟷螂
Pronounced: kamakiri
Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.
What does "mantis" mean?
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noun A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
"A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike."
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mantis in a sentence
- A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "mantis" in Japanese?
"mantis" in Japanese is 螳螂, 蟷螂. mantis means: A large insect that captures prey with its powerful front legs, often held folded as if in prayer.
How do you pronounce 螳螂?
"mantis" in Japanese is 螳螂, pronounced "kamakiri".
How do you use "mantis" in a sentence?
Example: "A praying mantis waited motionless on the leaf, ready to strike." In Japanese, "mantis" is 螳螂, 蟷螂.
Are there other ways to say "mantis" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "mantis": 螳螂, 蟷螂.
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