蚕食
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 蚕食
1
encroachment; making inroads (into); (slow but steady) invasion
Kanji in this Word
蚕
10 strokes
Frequency: 2272
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
silkworm
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
テン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かいこ
こ
食
9 strokes
Frequency: 328
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
eat
food
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
ジキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.う
く.らう
た.べる
は.む
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぐい
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