🇯🇵 How to say

“snake” in Japanese

蛇へび
Illustration of "snake" in a Japanese cultural setting
A long, slender snake slithers silently through the lush green grass, its scales glistening under the warm sunlight as it moves with a smooth, winding motion.

Usage note

へび is a common word for snake in Japanese, often used in everyday conversation and stories; it can appear in both natural settings and folklore, where snakes are sometimes seen as mysterious or powerful creatures.

Examples

  • へびが草の中にいます。

    There is a snake in the grass.

  • あのへびは長いです。

    That snake is long.

  • へびを見て驚きました。

    I was surprised to see a snake.

Quick check

What does "蛇" mean?

  • A. snake
  • B. silver
  • C. bean
  • D. bird

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