JLPT N1

蛇

蛇 is the Japanese word for snake. It has two readings: へび for the animal itself, and じゃ for when it’s used in compound words.

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1 Noun

Snake

The general, everyday word for a snake.

Example

庭で蛇を見ました。

I saw a snake in the garden.

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2 Noun (as a prefix/part of a compound)

Serpent" (in compound words)

Used in compound words to mean “snake” or “serpent,” often with a more formal, mythical, or figurative feel.

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蛇

へび, じゃ

蛇 is the Japanese word for snake. It has two readings: へび for the animal itself, and じゃ for when it's used in compound words.

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