松材線虫

松の材線虫

Readings

Kana: まつのざいせんちゅう、マツノザイセンチュウ

Romaji: matsunozaisenchū, matsunozaisenchū

Definition

noun

1

pinewood nematode (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

松

Readings: ショウ、 まつ

Meaning: pine tree

材

Reading: ザイ

Meanings: lumber, log, timber, wood, materials, ingredients, talent

線

Readings: セン、 すじ

Meanings: line, track

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper