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蝶
chou
Description
蝶は、きれいな羽を持って、花から花へ飛ぶ虫です。
A 蝶 is an insect with beautiful wings that flies from flower to flower.
春になると、公園でよく蝶を見ることができます。
In spring, you can often see 蝶 in the park.
Meanings
蝶chou
butterfly
庭に白い蝶がいます。
There is a white butterfly in the garden.
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Notes
- Etymology
蝶 is a Sino-Japanese reading; the doubled 蝶々 (chouchou) is the more common everyday word.
- Nuance
蝶 sounds slightly formal; children and casual speech usually say 蝶々.
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