バッタ

ばった
noun
grasshopper, locust
animal-insect
1. grasshopper, locust
A plant-eating insect with long hind legs for jumping, found in grassy areas. Known for their chirping sounds and ability to leap great distances relative to their size.
草(くさ)むらでバッタが跳(は)ねている。
Grasshoppers are hopping in the grass.
子供(こども)たちがバッタを捕(つか)まえて遊(あそ)んでいる。
The children are playing by catching grasshoppers.
トノサマバッタは日本(にほん)で最大(さいだい)のバッタだ。
The migratory locust is the largest grasshopper in Japan.

Types

  • トノサマバッタ (migratory locust) - largest species in Japan
  • ショウリョウバッタ (rice grasshopper) - long, slender body
  • オンブバッタ (oriental longheaded grasshopper) - male rides on female's back
  • イナゴ (rice grasshopper) - eaten as food in some regions

Similar words

  • バッタ - general term for grasshoppers/locusts
  • イナゴ - specifically rice grasshoppers, also a food
  • キリギリス (katydid) - different family, longer antennae
  • コオロギ (cricket) - distinct chirping sound

Cultural note: Catching バッタ is a popular summer activity for Japanese children, especially トノサマバッタ. Some regions, particularly 長野県(ながのけん), traditionally eat イナゴ (rice grasshoppers) as 佃煮(つくだに) (simmered in soy sauce).

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Related Words

Related: カマキリ (insect)
Compare: イナゴ (specifically rice locusts, also a food)
Compare: キリギリス (katydid)
Compare: コオロギ (cricket)
Related: トノサマバッタ (migratory locust)
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Added 2026.1.18 5:58 · Revised 2026.10.11 9:28
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