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くむす【小虫】 : kumusu | define meaning
kumusu
Definition
Noun
- Cockroach, roaches
Etymology
Cognate to standard Japanese こむし【小虫】 komushi "small insect; vermicule", from the root こ【小】 ko "small" and the noun むし【虫】 mushi "insect; bug".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 小虫 |
| Kana | くむす |
| Romanization | kumusu |
意味：ごきぶり、ゴキブリ
Categories:
小虫
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, July 6). くむす【小虫】 : kumusu | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2026, October 1, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/105/kumusu/.