虫
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虫
ON
ちゅう
KUN
むし
Meanings
insect
bug
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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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