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害虫

Reading

Kana: がいちゅう
Romaji: gaichū
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest

Kanji

Reading: ガイ
Meanings: harm, injury
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper

Example Sentence

残飯(ざんぱん)(くず)害虫(がいちゅう)住処(すみか)になる。
➥Garbage harbors vermin.
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