ちょう
Alternative readings: チョウ
JLPT:N1
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A butterfly; an insect with wings that undergoes metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult, often colorful.

Noun

Examples

庭で色とりどりの蝶を見つけた。

I found colorful butterflies in the garden.

春になるとたくさんの蝶が飛んでくる。

Many butterflies come flying in spring.

この蝶の種類は日本では珍しいらしい。

This species of butterfly seems to be rare in Japan.