also: ちょうちょ
General word for butterfly; used in everyday speech and writing.
庭にきれいな蝶々が飛んできた。
A beautiful butterfly flew into the garden.
The child is chasing a butterfly.
A butterfly is flying in the garden.
The child caught a butterfly with a net.
A butterfly is resting on a flower.
Katakana spelling, often used in informal or child-oriented contexts.
Common colloquial or child-friendly kana spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling without the repetition mark; less common but still used.