Meaning of 螟蛉(めいれい) in Japanese

螟蛉
Kana Reading
めいれい
Romaji
meirei
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hornworm
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    adopted child

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蛉

11 strokes

dragonfly, moon moth

On'Yomi: レイ

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螟

16 strokes

injurious parasite

On'Yomi: メイ, ミョウ

Kun'Yomi: ずいむし

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