1.
insect, bug
A small invertebrate animal.
虫 is a broad term covering insects, bugs, and worms.
COMMON INSECT WORDS:
- 昆虫: insect (scientific term)
- 毛虫: caterpillar
- 蚊: mosquito
- 蝶: butterfly
COMPOUNDS:
- 虫歯: cavity (tooth decay)
- 虫眼鏡: magnifying glass
- 虫除け: insect repellent
IDIOMS:
- 虫がいい: selfish, asking too much
- 虫の知らせ: premonition, gut feeling
- 腹の虫が治まらない: can't suppress one's anger
Related Words
Synonym:
昆虫 (formal/scientific)