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noun

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English Meaning(s) for 蟻

noun
  1. ant

Definition and Synonyms for 蟻

Ali the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites
Synonyms: あり
Ant social insect living in organized colonies
Synonyms: あり
Cassius Clay United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
Synonyms: あり
Ant characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season
Synonyms: あり
Ali he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad
Synonyms: あり
Ali after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
Synonyms: あり
Ant wingless sterile females are the workers
Synonyms: あり

Meanings for each kanji in 蟻

» ant

Categories 蟻 is a member of

Hymenopter insects having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging or piercing
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Sample Sentences for 蟻

The children were working like so many ants.
They worked like so many ants.
The slaves were working like so many ants.
Even if we wear an Armani suite or drive a Jaguar, in the end we're the same as ants. We move and move pointlessly and then we die.
The lonely man derives pleasure from observing ants.

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