Meaning of 虱(しらみ) in Japanese

虱, 蝨
Kana Reading
しらみ
Romaji
shirami
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    louse (esp. a sucking louse); lice

Related Kanji

虱

8 strokes

lice, vermin

On'Yomi: シツ

Kun'Yomi: しらみ

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蝨

15 strokes

lice, vermin

On'Yomi: シツ

Kun'Yomi: しらみ

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