蜂(はち)

はち
noun
bee, wasp
animal-insect
1. bee
An insect that makes honey.
蜂(はち)に刺(さ)された。
I was stung by a bee.
A honeybee is sitting on a flower.
Bees are flying around among the flowers in the garden.
My grandfather does beekeeping in the countryside and sends us delicious honey every year.
2. wasp
A stinging insect related to bees.
I found a wasp nest.
A wasp nest had formed under the eaves, so I had a professional remove it.

蜂(はち) is a general term for bees and wasps.

Types

Common expressions

蜂(はち)の巣(す)をつついたよう: like poking a hornet's nest (causing an uproar).

Cultural note

雀蜂(すずめばち) (hornets) can be very dangerous. Their stings can be life-threatening, especially with multiple stings or allergic reactions.

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