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芋虫

いも虫

Readings

Kana: いもむし、イモムシ
Romaji: imomushi, imomushi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

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

See also: 雀蛾

Kanji

Readings: ウ、 いも
Meaning: potato
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(ちょう)になるのだ。
➥This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.
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