虫

虫
ONちゅう
KUNむし
Meanings
insectbug

How to remember

This kanji visually represents an **insect** with a head, segmented body, and legs.
'Mushi' — Imagine **MUSHING** an **insect** underfoot.

Vocabulary

虫むし
insect, bug
害虫がいちゅう
harmful insect, pest
昆虫こんちゅう
insect (scientific term)
虫歯むしば
cavity, decayed tooth
弱虫よわむし
coward, wimp

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