Meaning of 糞虫(くそむし) in Japanese

糞虫
Kana Reading
くそむし
Romaji
kusomushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    dung beetle; gold beetle; goldbug; scarab beetle
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    maggots in faeces (feces)

Related Kanji

糞

17 strokes

shit, feces, excrement

On'Yomi: フン

Kun'Yomi: くそ

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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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