Readings

Kana: しらみ、しし、シラミ
Romaji: shirami, shishi, shirami
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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louse (esp. a sucking louse); lice

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: シツ、 しらみ
Meanings: lice, vermin
Readings: シツ、 しらみ
Meanings: lice, vermin

Example Sentence

救援隊(きゅうえんたい)子供(こども)をしらみつぶしに(さが)した。
➥The rescue worker beat the area, looking for the child.
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