芋虫

いも虫

Readings

Kana: いもむし、イモムシ

Romaji: imomushi, imomushi

Definition

noun

1

hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar

See also: 雀蛾

Kanji

芋

Readings: ウ、 いも

Meaning: potato

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper

Example Sentence

この芋虫(いもむし)がきれいな蝶(ちょう)になるのだ。

➥This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.