ミツバチ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ミツバチ
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honeybee (Apis sp.); honey bee
Examples
その花には蜜蜂がいっぱいたかっている。
The flower is alive with bees.
Kanji in this Word
蜜
14 strokes
Frequency: 2203
Grade 8
Meanings
honey
nectar
molasses
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ミツ
ビツ
蜂
13 strokes
Frequency: 2223
Grade 8
Meanings
bee
wasp
hornet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ほ
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