Translation guide
A type of predatory beetle known for its speed and often metallic colors. In Japanese, the most common term is ハンミョウ, but there are also specific species names.
Referring to tiger beetles in general, as a group of insects.
The standard Japanese word for tiger beetle. Can be written in katakana or kanji (斑猫), but katakana is more common in everyday use.
ハンミョウはとても速く走る昆虫です。
Tiger beetles are insects that run very fast.
Kanji form of ハンミョウ. Used in scientific or formal contexts, but less common in daily life.
Referring to a particular species of tiger beetle, such as the Japanese tiger beetle.
The Japanese tiger beetle (Cicindela japonica), a common species in Japan. Often simply called ハンミョウ.
ナミハンミョウは日本全国で見られます。
The Japanese tiger beetle can be found all over Japan.
A species of tiger beetle (Cicindela elisae) found in Japan. Not as commonly known as ナミハンミョウ.
Tiger beetles are carnivorous beetles.
オサハンミョウは河原に生息しています。
The Cicindela elisae inhabits riverbanks.