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[ほん(本)·の·むし(虫)]
honnomushi
expression, noun

Root Words:

[ほん(本) + の + むし(虫)]
hon + no + mushi

English Meaning(s) for 本の虫

expression, noun
  1. bookworm; bibliophile; bibliophage
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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.
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She is what we call a bookworm.
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You're a bookworm.
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He is what you might call a bookworm.
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He is, so to speak, a bookworm.
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