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えんじむし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word えんじむし

臙脂虫
エンジムシ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #302834
1

cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus)

Kanji in this Word

20 strokes

Meanings

rouge

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のど
べに
10 strokes
Frequency: 1548
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

fat
grease
tallow
lard
rosin
gum
tar

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あぶら
6 strokes
Frequency: 1351
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

insect
bug
temper

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
むし
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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