蛍
ほたる
hotaru
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 96 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
蛍 is the kanji for "Firefly / Lightning-bug". A common reading is ほたる (hotaru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Firefly / Lightning-bug
Also : Firefly · Lightning-bug
Readings
kunほたる/ hotaruonけい/ kei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
蛍が光を放っている。
ほたるがひかりをはなっている。
Fireflies are emitting light.
蛍の光が幻想的だ。
ほたるのひかりがげんそうてきだ。
The light of the fireflies is magical.
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