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