JLPT N1
蛍
This is the Japanese word for a firefly. In Japan, this insect symbolizes summer, nostalgia, and natural beauty.
Readings
Other forms
ホタル common katakana form
螢 older, less common kanji
Noun
"Firefly" / "Lightning Bug"
The insect known as a firefly or lightning bug, famous for its ability to produce a soft, glowing light.
Example
A あ 、 見 て ！ 蛍 だ よ ！
B わあ 、 きれい ！
A: Oh, look! It's a firefly! B: Wow, it's beautiful!
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