いもむし
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word いもむし
1
hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
Examples
この芋虫がきれいな蝶になるのだ。
This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.
Kanji in this Word
芋
6 strokes
Frequency: 2418
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
potato
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いも
虫
6 strokes
Frequency: 1351
JLPT N2
Grade 1
Meanings
insect
bug
temper
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むし
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
む
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