触角

しょっかく
shokkaku

antenna (of an insect), feeler

What does 触角 mean?

触角 is a Japanese noun meaning “antenna (of an insect)” or “feeler” in English. It is written as 触角 in kanji, しょっかく in hiragana, and shokkaku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentences

アリは触角で仲間と情報を伝え合う。

Ants use their antennae to communicate with each other.

蝶の触角は細くて長い。

A butterfly's antennae are long and thin.

Words sharing kanji with 触角

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