昆虫
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 昆虫
1
insect; bug
Examples
趣味は昆虫を集めることです。
My hobby is collecting insects.
Kanji in this Word
昆
8 strokes
Frequency: 1688
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
descendants
elder brother
insect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
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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