Vocab Info

A4 Noun

(へび)snake, serpent, large snake

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Noun

      1.

      snake

      じゃ is more associated with serpent and large snakes
    2. Noun

      2.

      serpent, large snake

    All Forms

    蛇 【へび】蛇 【じゃ】蛇 【くちなわ】蛇 【へみ】ヘビ

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    Examples

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      (へび)がニョロニョロと()()っている。

      The snake is slithering across the ground.

        (へび)小鳥(ことり)(とり)(たまご)丸呑(まるの)みにするそうです。

        It is said that snakes swallow small birds and bird eggs whole.

          全身(ぜんしん)(うろこ)(おお)われた(へび)は、(した)(さき)(ふた)つに()かれている。

          The snake covered entirely in scales has a forked tongue.

            (どく)のある(へび)()まれたのなら、(なお)ぐに傷跡(きずあと)(あら)必要(ひつよう)があります。

            If bitten by a venomous snake, you need to wash the wound immediately.

              神話(しんわ)伝説(でんせつ)(おお)登場(とうじょう)する(へび)は、(あが)められる一方(いっぽう)(おそ)れられてもいます。

              Snakes that frequently appear in myths and legends are revered, but also feared.

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