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English to Japanese Dictionary

moth Meaning in Japanese (moth 英語 意味)

蛾
蛾 in English:moth
IPA:ɡa
Phonetic:が
Quick Answer • 要約

moth の日本語の意味は「蛾」です。 (蝶に似た、通常は夜行性の昆虫で、より太い体とくすんだ色の羽を持ち、しばしば光に引き寄せられるもの。)

Definitions of Moth

  1. 1
    noun
    蛾

    An insect with wings, typically nocturnal, that is related to a butterfly but has a stouter body and duller wings, often attracted to light.

    蝶に似た、通常は夜行性の昆虫で、より太い体とくすんだ色の羽を持ち、しばしば光に引き寄せられるもの。

Example Sentences

casual

“The moth fluttered around the lamp, drawn by its glow.”

蛾はランプの光に引き寄せられ、その周りをひらひらと舞った。

general

“Some moths are known to be pests, feeding on clothes and fabrics.”

一部の蛾は、衣類や布地を食べる害虫として知られている。

Antonyms (対義語)

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Inflected Word Forms

nounmothball
adjectivemoth-eaten
adjectivemothproof

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

like a moth to a flameidiom

Irresistibly attracted to something, often something dangerous or destructive.