Translation and Meaning of: 虫 - mushi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 虫 (mushi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: mushi
Kana: むし
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: insect
Meaning in English: insect
Definition: A general term for organisms that belong to the arthropod kingdom in a broad sense, including insects and arthropods.
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Explanation and Etymology - (虫) mushi
The Japanese word "虫" (mushi) means "insect" or "worm". It is composed of the Kanji "虫" which represents the concept of "insect" and "虫" which represents the sound of the word. The etymological origin of the word is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from an ancient word that meant "to crawl". The word is often used in Japanese culture to refer to insects in general, as well as in popular expressions and proverbs.How to Write in Japanese - (虫) mushi
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Synonyms and Similar - (虫) mushi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
蟲; 昆虫; 虫類; 虫害; 虫歯; 虫食い; 虫除け; 虫眼鏡; 虫取り; 虫喰い; 虫駆除; 虫刺され; 虫垂れ; 虫様; 虫丸; 虫病; 虫穴; 虫鳴き; 虫籠; 虫の息; 虫の知らせ; 虫の居所が悪い; 虫の居所が悪い; 虫の居所が悪い; 虫の居所が悪い; 虫の居所が
Words containing: 虫
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Kana: むしば
Romaji: mushiba
Translation / Meaning:
cavity; dental cavity; decaying tooth; caries
Kana: こんちゅう
Romaji: konchuu
Translation / Meaning:
insect; bug
Words with the same pronunciation: むし mushi
Example Sentences - (虫) mushi
Below are some example sentences:
虫が苦手です。
Mushi ga nigate desu
I don't like insects.
I'm not good in insects.
- 虫 - means "insect" in Japanese
- が - subject particle in Japanese
- 苦手 - It means "not being good at something" or "not liking something" in Japanese.
- です - The polite form of "ser" or "estar" in Japanese is "です" (desu).
昆虫は自然の中でとても重要な役割を果たしています。
Kunchū wa shizen no naka de totemo jūyōna yakuwari o hatashite imasu
Insects play a very important role in nature.
- 昆虫 (konchuu) - insects
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 自然 (shizen) - nature
- の (no) - possession particle
- 中で (chuu de) - inside
- とても (totemo) - very
- 重要な (juuyou na) - important
- 役割を果たしています (yakuwari wo hatashite imasu) - play a role
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "insect" é "(虫) mushi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
