蝶 (A2)
English: Butterfly
カタカナ: バタフライ
IPA: /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
Definition
A flying insect with two pairs of large wings that are covered with tiny scales, often brightly colored.
意味: 小さな鱗粉（りんぷん）で覆われた2対の大きな羽を持つ、色鮮やかなことが多い飛ぶ昆虫。
Examples / 例文
A monarch butterfly is known for its long migration. — オオカバマダラは長い渡りで知られています。
The child chased a butterfly through the meadow. — 子供が草原で蝶を追いかけました。
Scientists are studying the wing patterns of various butterfly species. — 科学者たちは様々な蝶の羽の模様を研究しています。
蝶 in English
English translations of 蝶 (butterfly):
How to Use Butterfly
- butterfly effect (idiom)
- A small change in initial conditions can lead to large differences in a later state. — "The butterfly effect explains how a tiny decision can have massive consequences."
- social butterfly (idiom)
- A person who is very sociable and likes to attend parties and social events. — "She's a real social butterfly, always invited to the best events."
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