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蛇 means 'snake'
Common readings
On
ジャ ダ
Additional readings
On イ ヤ
Name あぶ み
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它 (snake) also means snake
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I'm the biggest snake-phobe around, and even so I can tell you that there's plenty to enjoy about an examination of 蛇. It whisks us away in fun figurative directions, as with its connection to heavy drinking. On top of that, delving into this character opens a window onto Japanese culture, from its mythology, festivals, and religions to its musical instruments and children's songs.
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 蛇 is used 5 times, read 3 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 蛇 is used 82 times, read 3 ways.
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noun
1. snake (じゃ is more associated with serpent and large snakes)2. serpent; large snake
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An additional 它 also means snake less common words include 蛇 but the reading has not yet been categorized.
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