chrysalis

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/

Noun

figuratively

The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place. / The cocoon itself. / (figuratively) A limiting environment or situation.

Japanese Meaning

蝶や蛾の蛹、すなわち、さなぎ。繭に包まれ、変態が進行している状態のもの。 / 繭そのもの。 / （比喩的に）制限された環境や状態。

What is this buttons?

I found a chrysalis attached to the underside of a leaf, quietly preparing for metamorphosis.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

葉の裏に付いた蝶のさなぎを見つけ、静かに羽化の準備をしていた。

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Sense（1）

The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

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Sense（2）

The cocoon itself.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) A limiting environment or situation.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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chrysalises

（ plural ）

chrysalides

（ plural ）

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