クワガタ
くわがた
noun
stag beetle
1.
stag beetle
A type of beetle known for its large, antler-like mandibles in males, popular with Japanese children as pets.
夏休みにクワガタを捕まえた。
I caught a stag beetle during summer vacation.
クワガタとカブトムシを飼っている。
I keep stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles as pets.
クワガタの幼虫を見つけた。
I found a stag beetle larva.
FULL NAME:
- 鍬形虫 (kuwagata-mushi) is the full name, but クワガタ is commonly used.
CULTURAL NOTES:
- Stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles (カブトムシ) are extremely popular among Japanese children.
- They are often kept as summer pets and are associated with summer vacation activities.
- Department stores and pet shops sell them during summer.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- クワガタを捕まえる (to catch a stag beetle)
- クワガタを飼う (to keep a stag beetle as a pet)