He has been a bookworm since he was a child and was always at the library.
虫
insect, bug, temper
Kanji
Grade
Grade 1
Strokes
6 strokes
Radical
虫部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
チュウ, キ
Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)
むし
Nanori (Name Reading)
むし
Common Readings
チュウ, むし
Example sentences
That bug looks very disgusting.
I found a rare insect in the garden.
This insect mimics a dead leaf to deceive its enemies.
There is a caterpillar on the leaf.
In some regions, caterpillars are sometimes called 'kui'.
He is a coward, so he is afraid of dark places.
Winged insects are gathering around the electric light.
Sensing the coming rain from the way the insects were flying, I prepared rain gear early.
In the summer, I use pesticides to get rid of pests in the garden.
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