Japanese

むし
Meaning: insect; bug; bookworm
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼は子供の頃から本の虫で、いつも図書館にいた。
He has been a bookworm since he was a child and was always at the library.
その虫は見た目がとても気持ち悪い。
That bug looks very disgusting.
その虫、キモイからあっちにやって。
That bug is gross, so put it over there.
子供たちは草むらの中で虫を探している。
The children are looking for insects in the bushes.
その虫の動きは本当に気色悪い。
The way that bug moves is really gross.

Usage Notes

Mainly means insects, but '本の虫' (bookworm) is a common idiomatic use. Also appears in many psychological idioms like '腹の虫'.

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