Lexical entry

ヘラクレス

herakuresu

A hero of Greek mythology known for his strength, or a type of large rhinoceros beetle.

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Meaning

Refers to the divine hero of Greek mythology famous for his incredible strength. It is also an abbreviation for the Hercules beetle, one of the largest species of beetles in the world.

mythological hero
large beetle

Examples

Example Sentences

ヘラクレスはギリシャ神話で最も有名な英雄の一人です。

ヘラクレスはギリシャしんわでもっともゆうめいなえいゆうのひとりで。す

Hercules is one of the most famous heroes in Greek mythology.

generated example

ヘラクレスというカブトムシは、その大きな角が特徴です。

ヘラクレスというカブトムシは、そのおおきなつのがとくちょうです。

The beetle called Hercules is characterized by its large horns.

generated example

彼はまるでヘラクレスのように重い荷物を軽々と持ち上げた。

かれはまるでヘラクレスのようにおもいにもつをかるがるともちあげた。

He lifted the heavy luggage easily, just like Hercules.

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プロメテウス

A Titan in Greek mythology who stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity.

ペガサス

A winged horse from Greek mythology or the constellation of the same name.

ケンタウロス

A centaur; a creature with a human upper body and a horse body.

Evidence and Provenance

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