Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 酒虫(さかむし) in Japanese

酒虫
Kana Reading
さかむし, さけむし, しゅちゅう
Romaji
sakamushi, sakemushi, shuchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    mythical spirit residing in a person's body that generates a desire to drink (also said to turn water into alcohol)


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JLPT 2

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insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

sake, alcohol

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: さけ, さか-

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