Word details

はりがねむし

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word はりがねむし.

Dictionary

Entry

りがねむし針金虫ハリガネムシNounFreq #151090
1

Word usually written using kana alone

any horsehair worm of class Gordioidea; gordian worm (of class Gordioidea); hair worm (of class Gordioidea)

2

wireworm (click beetle larva)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

needle, pin, staple, stinger

10 strokesFrequency 505JLPT N2Grade 6

On

シン

Kun

はり

Nanori

gold

8 strokesFrequency 53JLPT N4Grade 1

On

キンコンゴン

Kun

かねかな--がね

Nanori

かんきむこの

insect, bug, temper

6 strokesFrequency 1,351JLPT N2Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

むし

Nanori

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