“Butterfly” in Japanese is 蝶 (ちょう), pronounced chō.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Butterfly. Also called ちょうちょ by children.
Example sentences
- きれいなちょうが飛んでいます。きれいなちょうがとんでいます。A beautiful butterfly is flying.
- 庭にちょうがいます。にわにちょうがいます。There is a butterfly in the garden.
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FAQ
How do you say butterfly in Japanese?
Butterfly in Japanese is 蝶 (ちょう), pronounced “chō”.
How do you write butterfly in Japanese?
It's written 蝶 with kanji, or ちょう in hiragana. Both are read chō.