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[ほん()··むし()]
honnomushi
expression, noun

Root Words:

[ほん() + の + むし()]
hon + no + mushi

English Meaning(s) for 本の虫

expression, noun
  1. bookworm; bibliophile; bibliophage

Definition and Synonyms for 本の虫

Bookworm someone who spends a great deal of time reading
Synonyms: 本の虫

Meanings for each kanji in 本の虫

» book; present; main; origin; true; real; counter for long cylindrical things
» insect; bug; temper

Categories 本の虫 is a member of

Reader a person who enjoys reading
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Sample Sentences for 本の虫

He is what is called a bookworm.
He must be a bookworm to read ten books every day.
Tom is a bookworm.
He is what you might call a bookworm.
She is what we call a bookworm.

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