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[こん(昆)·ちゅう(虫)]
konchuu
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 昆虫

noun, no adjective
  1. insect; bug
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Definition and Synonyms for 昆虫

Insect small air-breathing arthropod
Synonyms: むし, 昆虫, 虫螻

Meanings for each kanji in 昆虫

» descendants; elder brother; insect
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 昆虫 is a member of

Arthropod invertebrate having jointed limbs and a segmented body with an exoskeleton made of chitin
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Sample Sentences for 昆虫

Spiders prey on flies and other small insects.
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These insects are widely distributed throughout Japan.
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Transcending time, the insects of ages gone past dance livelily in amber.
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Thanks to this book, I learned some interesting facts about this insect.
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