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舌虫

Readings

Kana: したむし、シタムシ
Romaji: shitamushi, shitamushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

tongue worm (any worm of phylum Pentastomida)

Note: word usually written using kana alone; obscure term
See also: 舌形動物

Kanji

舌
Readings: ゼツ、 した
Meanings: tongue, reed, clapper
虫
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper