Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 夜光虫(やこうちゅう) in Japanese

夜光虫
Kana Reading
やこうちゅう
Romaji
yakōchū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    phosphorescent animalcule; noctiluca


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 4

6 strokes

ray, light

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひか.る, ひかり

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

night, evening

On'Yomi: ヤ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よる

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