Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 玉虫(たまむし) in Japanese

玉虫, 吉丁虫
Kana Reading
たまむし
Romaji
tamamushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    jewel beetle; Chrysochroa fulgidissima; insect with iridescent wings


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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JLPT 1

2 strokes

street, ward, town, counter for guns, tools, leaves or cakes of someth, even number, 4th calendar sign

On'Yomi: チョウ, テイ, チン, トウ, チ

Kun'Yomi: ひのと

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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JLPT 1

6 strokes

good luck, joy, congratulations

On'Yomi: キチ, キツ

Kun'Yomi: よし

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