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松虫

Readings

Kana: まつむし、マツムシ
Romaji: matsumushi, matsumushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

pine cricket (Xenogryllus marmoratus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

bell cricket (Homoeogryllus japonicus)

Note: archaism
See also: 鈴虫

Kanji

松
Readings: ショウ、 まつ
Meaning: pine tree
虫
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper