揺蚊
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 揺 | 蚊 |
| ゆ(すり) Grade: S |
か Grade: S |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 搖蚊 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
From 揺すり (yusuri, 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “stem or continuative form”) of the verb 揺する (yusuru, “shake”)) + 蚊 (ka, “mosquito”).
Pronunciation
Noun
揺蚊 or 揺蚊 • (yusurika)
- chironomid, any of various midges of the family Chironomidae
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).