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[へび(蛇)]
hebi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[じゃ(蛇)]
ja
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[くちなわ(蛇)]
kuchinawa
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[へみ(蛇)]
hemi
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English Meaning(s) for 蛇

noun
  1. snake (じゃ is more associated with serpent and large snakes)
  2. serpent; large snake
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Definition and Synonyms for 蛇

Serpent limbless scaly elongate reptile
Synonyms: スネーク, 大蛇, 蛇, 蛇蠍, 長虫, 長蛇
Serpent some are venomous
Synonyms: スネーク, 大蛇, 蛇, 蛇蠍, 長虫, 長蛇

Meanings for each kanji in 蛇

» snake; serpent; hard drinker

Categories 蛇 is a member of

Diapsid Reptile reptile having a pair of openings in the skull behind each eye
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Sample Sentences for 蛇

He likes strange animals, things like snakes, for example.
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The slippery snake slithered right out of his hand.
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He was very much frightened at the sight of the big snake.
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The mere sight of a snake makes her sick.
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It is the snake that tempts Eve.
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