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蝙蝠 — meaning in English

kōmori

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English meaning

  • bat noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
  • opportunist noun A person who seizes any chance to benefit themselves, often disregarding principle or fairness.

Senses

蝙蝠 is used for these senses in English:

  • bat (intransitive) To take a turn at hitting a ball with a bat in sports like cricket, baseball and softball, as opposed to fielding.
  • opportunist Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle.

bat — full definition

  1. noun A small, flying, mostly nocturnal mammal with wings made of skin stretched between its fingers.
  2. noun A wooden or metal club used to hit the ball in sports such as baseball and cricket.
  3. verb To take a turn hitting the ball in games like cricket or baseball.
  4. verb To strike or swipe at something, often playfully or lightly.

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