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[せみ()]
semi
noun

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English Meaning(s) for 蝉

noun
  1. cicada; locust
  2. small-sized pulley

Definition and Synonyms for 蝉

Cicala stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings
Synonyms: セミ, 空蝉,
Cicala male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone
Synonyms: セミ, 空蝉,

Meanings for each kanji in 蝉

» cicada

Categories 蝉 is a member of

Homopterous Insect insects having membranous forewings and hind wings
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Sample Sentences for 蝉

We captured cicadas with a net.
"Here ... the sound of the cicadas is different." "Oh my, I'm impressed you noticed. You've got a good sense of pitch!"

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I think the correct English spelling is is "Cicada" 

Definition and Synonyms for 蝉

1. セミ 大型の膜質の羽を持つがっしりした体型の昆虫
  Cicala stout-bodied insect with large membranous wings
  Synonyms: セミ, 空蝉, 蝉
2. セミ 雄は高いピッチの持続低音を作る太鼓のような器官を持つ
  Cicala male has drum-like organs for producing a high-pitched drone
  Synonyms:

セミ, 空蝉, 蝉

 

 

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