Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 川虫(かわむし) in Japanese

川虫
Kana Reading
かわむし
Romaji
kawamushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    aquatic insect larva (esp. of caddisflies, mayflies, etc.)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

stream, river, river or 3-stroke river radical (no. 47)

On'Yomi: セン

Kun'Yomi: かわ

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