How to say “cicada” in Japanese | 蝉 (せみ、セミ、semi)

The Japanese vocabulary「蝉 (せみ、セミ、semi)」means “cicada.” Please learn the pronunciation and the example sentences.

Japanese Vocabulary and the Meaning

Key Word蝉、セミ
Hiraganaせみ
Romaji Readingsemi
English Meaningcicada

The Correct Japanese Pronunciations

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The Example Japanese Sentences

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A cicada has emerged.

Plain Form:

セミが羽化うかした。
Semi ga uka shita.

Polite Form:

セミが羽化しました。
Semi ga uka shimashita.

The cicadas have started to chirp.

Plain Form:

セミが鳴なき始めはじた。
Semi ga naki hajimeta.

Polite Form:

セミが鳴き始めました。
Semi ga naki hajimemashita.

I got peed on by a cicada.

Plain Form:

セミにおしっこをかけられた。
Semi ni oshikko o kake rareta.

Polite Form:

セミにおしっこをかけられました。
Semi ni oshikko o kake raremashita.

I’ve been collecting cicada shells.

Plain Form:

セミの抜ぬけ殻がらを集あつめている。
Semi no nukegara o atsumete iru.

Polite Form:

セミの抜け殻を集めていいます。
Semi no nukegara o atsumete imasu.

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