Word details

尺取り虫

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尺取り虫.

Dictionary

Entry

尺取り虫尺取虫ゃくとりむしNounFreq #97093
1

inchworm; measuring worm; looper (caterpillar)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shaku, Japanese foot, measure, scale, rule

4 strokesFrequency 1,940JLPT N1Grade 6

On

シャクセキ

Kun

さし

take, fetch, take up

8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3

On

シュ

Kun

と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り

Nanori

どる

insect, bug, temper

6 strokesFrequency 1,351JLPT N2Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

むし

Nanori

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