Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 臙脂虫(えんじむし) in Japanese

臙脂虫
Kana Reading
えんじむし, エンジムシ
Romaji
enjimushi, enjimushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

10 strokes

fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: あぶら

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JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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20 strokes

rouge

On'Yomi: エン

Kun'Yomi: のど, べに

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