“Firefly” in Japanese
Short answer
Firefly in Japanese is “蛍” (hotaru). Full meaning: firefly (Luciola cruciata), lightning bug, glowworm.
Other ways to say “Firefly” in Japanese
ぼたる
botaru firefly (Luciola cruciata), lightning bug, glowworm
ボタル
botaru firefly (Luciola cruciata), lightning bug, glowworm
火垂
hotaru firefly (Luciola cruciata), lightning bug, glowworm
火垂る
hotaru firefly (Luciola cruciata), lightning bug, glowworm
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