Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 螟虫(ずいむし) in Japanese

螟虫, 髄虫
Kana Reading
ずいむし, めいちゅう
Romaji
zuimushi, meichū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    pyralid larva; borer


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

19 strokes

marrow, pith

On'Yomi: ズイ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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16 strokes

injurious parasite

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: ずいむし

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