ヘラ
hera
Hera (goddess)
Other ways to say “hera” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
How it’s used
Used when discussing Greek mythology, religion, or related cultural topics, typically in academic or fan contexts.
Commonly confused with 'hero' (ヒーロー) but pronounced differently.
Example sentences
ヘラはゼウスの妻だ。
Hera is the wife of Zeus.
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ヘラの神殿を訪れた。
I visited the temple of Hera.
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ベランダから富士山が見えます。
べらんだからふじさんがみえます。
Mount Fuji is visible from the balcony.
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この料理は辛いから、あまり食べられません。
このりょうりはからいから、あまりたべられません。
This dish is spicy, so I can't eat much.
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この料理は辛いから、あまり食べられない。
このりょうりはからいから、あまりたべられない。
Because this dish is spicy, I can't eat much.
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What does ヘラ mean?
Hera (goddess).
How do you pronounce ヘラ?
ヘラ (hera). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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