snake

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 蛇 is read へび, has 11 strokes, and relates to snakes.
• Basic usage: 蛇 is read へび, and 蛇口 is read じゃぐち.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 蛇 and 蛇口
  • 蛇 means snake.
  • 草むらから細い蛇が現れた。 means “A slender snake emerged from the grass.”
  • 蛇口 means faucet or tap.
  • 蛇口をひねると冷たい水が出た。 means “Cold water came out when I turned the faucet.”