蜂(はち)

はち

noun

bee, wasp

1. bee

An insect that makes honey.

I was stung by a bee.

A honeybee is sitting on a flower.

Bees are flying around among the flowers in the garden.

Honey is a sweet food that honeybees make by gathering nectar from flowers.

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.

Hornet stings are dangerous.

A wasp nest had formed under the eaves, so I had a professional remove it.

A paper wasp came close while I was hiking in the mountains, so I quietly moved away.

Hornets become aggressive in autumn, so when going into the mountains, it's best to avoid dark clothing and be careful.

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

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

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

Related Words

Compare: 虻(あぶ) (horsefly)

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