Meaning of 舌虫(したむし) in Japanese

舌虫
Kana Reading
したむし, シタムシ
Romaji
shitamushi, shitamushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tongue worm (any worm of phylum Pentastomida)

Related Kanji

舌 JLPT 1

6 strokes

tongue, reed, clapper

On'Yomi: ゼツ

Kun'Yomi: した

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虫 JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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