(がいちゅう)

がいちゅう
noun
pest, harmful insect
1. pest, harmful insect
Insects or other organisms that damage crops, gardens, or stored products, or that spread disease.
To call a pest control company.
To protect crops from pests.
There was a major pest outbreak.

COMPOSITION: (がい) (harm, damage) + (ちゅう) (insect). Literally "harmful insect."

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

COMMON PESTS IN JAPAN:

  • アブラムシ (aphid)
  • 毛虫(けむし) (caterpillar)
  • ウンカ (planthopper - rice pest)
  • ゴキブリ (cockroach - household pest)
  • シロアリ (termite)

CONTRAST:

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