Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 虫も殺さぬ(むしもころさぬ) in Japanese

虫も殺さぬ
Kana Reading
むしもころさぬ
Romaji
mushimokorosanu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    innocent-looking; looking as though butter would not melt in the mouth


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

6 strokes

insect, bug, temper

On'Yomi: チュウ, キ

Kun'Yomi: むし

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

kill, murder, butcher, slice off, split, diminish, reduce, spoil

On'Yomi: サツ, サイ, セツ

Kun'Yomi: ころ.す, -ごろ.し, そ.ぐ

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11 strokes

kill, slaughter, murder, hurt

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi:

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