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ハチ
hachi
Description
「ハチ」は、はねを持つ小さな虫です。花の近くをとんで、人をさすこともあります。
"ハチ" is a small insect with wings. It flies near flowers and can sometimes sting people.
「ハチ」は数字の「8」を意味することもあります。
"ハチ" can also mean the number "8".
Meanings
ハチhachi
bee; wasp (flying insect)
庭でハチにさされた。
I was stung by a bee in the garden.
ハチhachi
the number eight
今、ハチ時です。
It's bee time now.
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Notes
- Nuance
written in katakana ハチ often refers to the insect; the number is usually written 八 or 8.
- Etymology
ミツバチ (honeybee) literally means 'honey + bee', combining 蜜 (mitsu) and 蜂 (hachi).
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