Snake's Japanese

The Japanese word for snake is "へび" (Hebi).

This etymology has a long history and rich cultural connotation. First of all, etymologically, the word "へび" consists of two pseudonyms: "へび "and" び "."へへ "means" bending "or" twisting ",which represents the curved shape of a snake.

"び" means "crawling", which represents the characteristics of snake crawling. Therefore, the word "へび" itself contains the meaning of "crawling with bent body", which vividly describes the shape and movement mode of snakes. Secondly, from the perspective of Japanese cultural traditions, Japanese people admire nature and have deep feelings for animals.

As one of the common reptiles, snake is regarded as a symbol of "wisdom" and "unpredictability" in Japanese culture and has a sense of mystery. So the name of the snake also reflects this cultural concept to some extent.

Thirdly, considering the Japanese pronunciation law, the two pseudonyms "へ" and "び" are fluent in pronunciation and read smoothly and beautifully, corresponding to the snake's bent and vigorous posture.

At the same time, the order of these two pseudonyms in the Japanese pseudonyms list is also left and right, just like a snake winding forward. This visual imagination also makes the word "へび" have an interesting correspondence with snakes.

"へび", as a Japanese vocabulary of snakes, is consistent with its etymology, Japanese cultural connotation and pronunciation. This combination of image and concept makes the word "snake" so vivid and unique in Japanese. This is also a good example of the charm of Japanese vocabulary.

The extended meaning of "へび" (Hebi) in Japanese;

First of all, "へび" can be used to describe the shape of things, such as winding and bending shapes. For example, the mountain road is winding. Japanese can be said to be "mountain snake". The meandering form of rivers can also be represented by "Sichuan meandering".

Secondly, because snakes symbolize "changeable" and "elusive" in Japanese culture, "へび" also means changeable or mysterious. For example, it is difficult to predict the development of the situation, which can be said to be "expansion". A person who is hard to see through can also be called a "person".

Thirdly, the characteristics of snake muscle shedding and regeneration make it also symbolize renewal or rebirth. So the word "get rid of" means to change or renew yourself. "へびにけがれる" means to be born again and start a new life.

Fourthly, because snakes are agile and flexible, "へび" is also used to describe the agility, flexibility and quickness of action or thinking. For example, Escape is compared to へびのよぅに. People with quick thinking can say "へびのよぅなし".

Fifth, in Japanese mythology, snakes are also symbols of wisdom and knowledge. Therefore, "へびの" means unique wisdom, and "snake teaching" means unique and mysterious knowledge or teaching.

In short, the word "へび" has rich connotations in Japanese, covering almost many aspects such as form, nature, renewal, agility and wisdom, which also reflects the rich cultural expression and imagination of Japanese vocabulary. For learning Japanese, understanding the deep cultural connotation and extended meaning of each word is also one of the most important experiences.