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腹の虫

Reading

Kana: はらのむし
Romaji: haranomushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides); mawworm; intestinal worm

2

(metaphor for) location of one's feelings or sentiments

See also: 腹の虫が治まらない (reading はらのむしがおさまらない)
3

(metaphor for) empty stomach; feeling of hunger

See also: 腹の虫が鳴る (reading はらのむしがなる)

Kanji

Readings: フク、 はら
Meanings: abdomen, belly, stomach
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper