Meaning

Primary

Firefly

Alternatives

Lightning Bug, Glowworm

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

ほたる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

蛍の光は、誰にとっても見ていて心地の良いものです。

The glow of fireflies is pleasant for anyone who watches.

Kanji Composition