venom in Japanese

venom in Japanese is 毒, 毒液 — venom means a poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.

venom in Japanese

毒

noun

Pronounced: doku

An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

毒液

noun

Pronounced: dokueki

An animal toxin intended for defensive or offensive use; a biological poison delivered by bite, sting, etc., to protect an animal or to kill its prey.

What does "venom" mean?

noun A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.
"The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes."
noun Speech or feeling full of spite and bitterness.
"The attack was so unwarranted and delivered with such venom that his unpreparedness for it left him speechless."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

venom in a sentence

The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes.
The attack was so unwarranted and delivered with such venom that his unpreparedness for it left him speechless.
History is a study which has none of the venom of reality in it.

Similar words in Japanese

bile malice toxin

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "venom" in Japanese?

"venom" in Japanese is 毒, 毒液. venom means: A poisonous substance produced by an animal, such as a snake or scorpion, and delivered through a bite or sting to attack prey or defend itself.

How do you pronounce 毒?

"venom" in Japanese is 毒, pronounced "doku".

How do you use "venom" in a sentence?

Example: "The snake's venom can cause paralysis within minutes." In Japanese, "venom" is 毒, 毒液.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "venom": 毒, 毒液.

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