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虫
insect · bug
N3On: ちゅうKun: むし
Memory Aid
This kanji visually represents an **insect** with a head, segmented body, and legs.
'Mushi' — Imagine **MUSHING** an **insect** underfoot.
Vocabulary
虫むしinsect, bug
害虫がいちゅうharmful insect, pest
昆虫こんちゅうinsect (scientific term)
虫歯むしばcavity, decayed tooth
弱虫よわむしcoward, wimp
Example Sentences
公園でたくさんの虫を見つけました。
I found many insects in the park.
彼は虫が苦手で、見るといつも叫びます。
He doesn't like bugs and always screams when he sees one.
夏は蚊などの害虫が多いです。
There are many pests like mosquitoes in summer.
歯医者で虫歯が見つかりました。
A cavity was found at the dentist.