What does kanji 蟒 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 蟒 is boa constrictor.

How is kanji 蟒 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 蟒 are うわばみ, おろち; the onyomi readings are ボウ, モウ.

Example words that use kanji 蟒 include 蟒, 蟒草.

Kanken 1

蟒

Meaning

boa constrictor

boa constrictor, python

Stroke Order

Variant: 蠎 (Legal Form)

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うわばみ

large snake

うわばみそう

Elatostema umbellatum var. majus (variety of plant related to the nettles)

5 reference sentences

蟒はとても大きな蛇です。

That giant snake is very large.

森で蟒を見たことがあります。

I have seen a giant snake in the forest.

その蟒は木に巻きついていた。

The giant snake was coiled around a tree.

蟒は獲物をゆっくり締めつける。

The snake slowly constricts its prey.

昔話には蟒がよく出てくる。

Giant serpents often appear in old folk tales.

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