moth
/mɑθ/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
夜に出てきて光に引き寄せられる小さな飛ぶ昆虫。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“またランプの周りを蛾が飛んでいます。”
“蛾がお気に入りのセーターに穴を開けたと思います。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
Related Words
Synonyms:
butterflyinsect
Word Family:
mothballmoth-eaten