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[せ(背)·むし(虫)]
semushi
noun

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semushi
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[せむし(傴僂)]
semushi
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kuguse
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[く(傴)·ぐせ(僂)]
kuguse
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[くぐせ(背虫)]
kuguse
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[くぐ(屈)·せ(背)]
kuguse
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Root Words:

[せ(背) + むし(虫)]
se + mushi

English Meaning(s) for 背虫

noun
  1. hunchback; humpback; crookback
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Definition and Synonyms for 背虫

Humpback a person whose back is hunched because of abnormal curvature of the upper spine
Synonyms: くる, せむし
Rachitis childhood disease caused by deficiency of vitamin D and sunlight associated with impaired metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
Synonyms: くる, せむし, くる病

Meanings for each kanji in 背虫

» stature; height; back; behind; disobey; defy; go back on; rebel
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 背虫 is a member of

Cripple someone who is unable to walk normally because of an injury or disability to the legs or back
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Avitaminosis any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
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