挙尾虫

Readings

Kana: しりあげむし、シリアゲムシ

Romaji: shiriagemushi, shiriagemushi

Definition

noun

1

scorpionfly (esp. the Japanese scorpionfly, Panorpa japonica); scorpion fly

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

挙

Readings: キョ、 あ.げる、 あ.がる、 こぞ.る

Meanings: raise, plan, project, behavior, actions

尾

Readings: ビ、 お

Meanings: tail, end, counter for fish, lower slope of mountain

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper