赤虫

Readings

Kana: あかむし、アカムシ

Romaji: akamushi, akamushi

Definitions

noun

1

bloodworm (Halla okadai, species of eunicid worm used as fishing bait)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 揺蚊

2

red mite (Trombicula akamushi); chigger mite; harvest mite

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 恙虫

Kanji

赤

Readings: セキ、 シャク、 あか、 あか-、 あか.い、 あか.らむ、 あか.らめる

Meaning: red

虫

Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし

Meanings: insect, bug, temper