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4 虫 Insect

Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Insect

Alternative

Bug

Mnemonic

The insect radical and insect are the same in looks as well as and meaning.

Readings

On’yomi

ちゅう, き

Kun’yomi

むし

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

It's an insect! Get it! You squish it with your foot - what sound does it make? A mush (むし) sound.

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