臙脂虫

Readings

Kana: えんじむし、エンジムシ

Romaji: enjimushi, enjimushi

Definition

noun

1

cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

臙

Readings: エン、 のど、 べに

Meaning: rouge

脂

Readings: シ、 あぶら

Meanings: fat, grease, tallow, lard, rosin, gum, tar

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper