How to say 'Spider' in Japanese | クモ

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The Japanese word for Spider is 'Kumo', written as クモ in Japanese.

word

クモ

Meaning

Spider

Reading

Kumo

Explanation

The Japanese noun 'クモ (くも)' means 'spider'. This word refers to the eight-legged arachnid commonly found in various environments. It is used in everyday conversation and can appear in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: There is a spider on the wall「壁にクモがいる」(かべにくもがいる). Spiders spin webs「クモは巣を作る」(くもはすをつくる). In Japanese folklore, spiders can sometimes be associated with supernatural beings or cautionary tales, adding cultural depth to the word.

Part Of Speech

noun

Frequency

7112

Composition

katakana

Handwriting

Katakana in the Word クモ

This word contains 2 Katakana characters :

katakana

ク

Reading

katakana

モ

Reading

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'Kumo' means 'Spider' .

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