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みつばち
mitsubachi
Description
みつばちは、花からみつを集める小さな虫です。
A みつばち is a small insect that collects nectar from flowers.
はちみつを作るので、人にとってとても大切な虫です。
Because it makes honey, みつばち is a very important insect for people.
Meanings
みつばちmitsubachi
honeybee
庭にみつばちが飛んでいます。
There are bees flying in the garden.
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Notes
- Etymology
蜜 (mitsu, nectar/honey) + 蜂 (hachi, bee), meaning "honey bee."
- Nuance
Often written みつばち or ミツバチ in kana; kanji 蜜蜂 is less common in casual text.
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