Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 吊虻(つりあぶ) in Japanese

吊虻, 釣虻, 長吻虻
Kana Reading
つりあぶ, ツリアブ
Romaji
tsuriabu, tsuriabu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bee fly (any insect of family Bombyliidae)


Kanji in this word

6 strokes

suspend, hang, wear (sword)

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: つ.る, つる.す

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JLPT 1

11 strokes

angling, fish, catch, allure, ensnare

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: つ.る, つ.り, つ.り-

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JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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9 strokes

gadfly, horsefly

On'Yomi: ボウ

Kun'Yomi: あぶ

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7 strokes

proboscis

On'Yomi: フン, ブン

Kun'Yomi: くちわき, くちさき

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