松虫

Readings

Kana: まつむし、マツムシ

Romaji: matsumushi, matsumushi

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