害虫(がいちゅう)

がいちゅう
noun
pest, harmful insect
animal-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: 害(がい) (harm, damage) + 虫(ちゅう) (insect). Literally "harmful insect."

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