Meaning of 蛆虫(うじむし) in Japanese

蛆虫
Kana Reading
うじむし
Romaji
ujimushi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    maggot
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    worm (used figuratively as a term of abuse)

Related Kanji

虫 JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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蛆

11 strokes

worm, grub, maggot

On'Yomi: ソ, ショ

Kun'Yomi: うじ

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