
KANJI
蛇
snake
serpent
Kun'yomi
へび
On'yomi
じゃだ
Example sentences
自然の中で、予期せぬ蛇との遭遇は時として人を驚かせる。
An unexpected encounter with a snake in nature can sometimes surprise people.
熱帯雨林には様々な種類の毒蛇が生息しており、特に足元には十分な注意が必要だ。
Various kinds of poisonous snakes inhabit the rainforest, so particular caution is required for one's footing.
古くから、蛇は脱皮を繰り返すことから、再生や永遠の命の象徴として世界中で崇められてきた。
Since ancient times, snakes have been worshipped worldwide as a symbol of regeneration and eternal life because they repeatedly shed their skin.
Practice exercises
1
毒蛇
poisonous snake
Answer
どくじゃ
2
蛇
Answer
へびじゃだ
3
蛇
Answer
snake
4
蛇口
faucet; tap
Answer
じゃぐち
5
蛇足
superfluous remark/addition (lit. 'snake's legs')
Answer
だそく
6
蛇行
meandering; winding (e.g., a river, road)
Answer
だこう