bee venom; bee poison
Refers to the toxic substance injected by bees when they sting. Used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts.
Bee venom can cause allergic reactions.
Components of bee venom are sometimes used in cosmetics.
Standard kanji spelling for bee venom.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; sometimes used for clarity or in informal contexts.
Compound of 蜂 (はち, 'bee') and 毒 (どく, 'poison'). The reading is straightforward on'yomi for both characters.