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羽虫

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 羽虫

むし
Noun
Freq #21075
1

biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga)

2

Colloquial

small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 748
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

feathers
counter for birds, rabbits

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
しゅう
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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