Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 苦虫(にがむし) in Japanese

苦虫
Kana Reading
にがむし
Romaji
nigamushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    making a sour face (as if having consumed a bitter bug)


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 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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