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praying mantis in Japanese

praying mantis in Japanese is 蟷螂, 螳螂.

praying mantis in Japanese

蟷螂
noun
Pronounced: kamakiri
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.
螳螂
noun
Pronounced: kamakiri
Any of various predatory, cannibalistic insects of the order Mantodea that have a prayer-like stance.
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What is "praying mantis" in Japanese?

"praying mantis" in Japanese is 蟷螂, 螳螂.

How do you pronounce 蟷螂?

"praying mantis" in Japanese is 蟷螂, pronounced "kamakiri".

Are there other ways to say "praying mantis" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "praying mantis": 蟷螂, 螳螂.

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