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“Hoverfly” in Japanese

Short answer
花虻 hanaabu はなあぶ

Hoverfly in Japanese is “花虻” (hanaabu). Full meaning: hoverfly (Syrphidae spp.), syrphid; drone fly (Eristalis tenax).

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