松虫
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 松 | 虫 |
| まつ Grade: 4 |
むし Grade: 1 |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 松蟲 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
From 松 (matsu, “pine tree”) + 虫 (mushi, “bug”).
Pronunciation
Noun
松虫 or 松虫 • (matsumushi)
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary), as マツムシ (matsumushi).
Related terms
- ちんちろりん (chinchirorin)