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[みず(水)·むし(虫)]
mizumushi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

mizumushi
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Root Words:

[みず(水) + むし(虫)]
mizu + mushi

English Meaning(s) for 水虫

noun
  1. athlete's foot
  2. water boatman (esp. species Hesperocorixa distanti)
  3. Asellus hilgendorfi (species of aquatic sowbug)
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Definition and Synonyms for 水虫

Boat Bug carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs
Synonyms: みずむし
Tinea Pedis fungal infection of the feet
Synonyms: みずむし

Meanings for each kanji in 水虫

» water
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 水虫 is a member of

Water Bug a true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water
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Ringworm infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi and appearing as itching circular patches
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Sample Sentences for 水虫

I have athlete's foot and it's very itchy.
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I have bad athlete's foot.
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Athlete's foot is my brother's problem.
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My athlete's foot hurts.
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