Word details

虫干し

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虫干し.

Dictionary

Entry

虫干ししぼしNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #79593
1

airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)

Examples
この種の毛布は十分に虫干ししなければならない。
This kind of blanket needs good airing.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

insect, bug, temper

6 strokesFrequency 1,351JLPT N2Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

むし

Nanori

dry, parch, ebb, recede, interfere, intercede

3 strokesFrequency 1,349JLPT N2Grade 6

On

カン

Kun

ほ.すほ.し--ぼ.しひ.る

Nanori

ほし

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