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針金虫

Readings

Kana: はりがねむし、ハリガネムシ
Romaji: hariganemushi, hariganemushi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

any horsehair worm of class Gordioidea; gordian worm (of class Gordioidea); hair worm (of class Gordioidea)

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 線形虫
2

wireworm (click beetle larva)

See also: 米搗虫

Kanji

Readings: シン、 はり
Meanings: needle, pin, staple, stinger
Readings: キン、 コン、 ゴン、 かね、 かな-、 -がね
Meaning: gold
Readings: チュウ、 キ、 むし
Meanings: insect, bug, temper