Translation guide
The class of joint-legged invertebrates including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. In Japanese, the term クモ形類 (kumo-kei-rui) is the scientific equivalent, but in everyday language, specific animals like クモ (spider) or サソリ (scorpion) are used.
クモ形類
What is 'arachnids' in Japanese?
Scientific term. In everyday language, use specific names like クモ (spider) or クモの仲間 (spider relatives).
Referring to the biological class Arachnida in academic or formal contexts.
The standard scientific term for arachnids. Used in biology and formal writing.
クモ形類にはクモやサソリが含まれる。
Arachnids include spiders and scorpions.
Alternate kanji form using 蛛 (rare character for spider). Less common than クモ形類.
蛛形類の研究をしている。
I'm researching arachnids.
Talking about common arachnids like spiders, scorpions, or ticks in daily conversation.
The general word for spider. Most common arachnid encountered.
家に大きなクモが出た。
A big spider appeared in the house.
Scorpion. Recognizable arachnid, often associated with deserts.
サソリは夜行性だ。
Scorpions are nocturnal.
Tick or mite. Medically relevant as parasites.
山でダニに噛まれた。
I was bitten by a tick in the mountains.
Making a broad statement about arachnids without scientific terminology.
Literally 'spider relatives'. A natural way to refer to arachnids in casual speech.
クモの仲間は昆虫じゃないよ。
Arachnids aren't insects, you know.
Means 'things like spiders and scorpions'. Used when listing examples.
クモやサソリの類は苦手だ。
I don't like arachnids (spiders, scorpions, etc.).
In daily conversation, Japanese speakers rarely use the word クモ形類. Instead, they refer to the specific animal (クモ, サソリ, ダニ) or use phrases like クモの仲間. Reserve クモ形類 for formal or educational contexts.