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VocabJLPT N1

snake

Noun

Definitions

1. snake
2. serpent

This is the word for a snake, the legless reptile. It appears in everyday conversation, nature topics, folklore, and idioms, and is also the word used for the snake in the twelve animals of the East Asian zodiac.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The director warned the new hire, "This industry is a nest of snakes."

Sentence 2

I found a snake right at my front door and couldn't help but cry out!

Sentence 3

When he says "I don't mind snakes," that's totally just him acting tough, right?

Sentence 4

"Close the window — there's a snake out there," my mom said in a panic.

Sentence 5

"If you see a snake, stay calm and keep your distance," the teacher said.