Quick answer
虫 is the kanji for "Bug / Temper". A common reading is むし (mushi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bug / Temper
Also : Bug · Temper
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 虫 represents 'INSECT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of insect.
On-reading: ちゅう — remember this sound by associating it with insect. Kun-reading: むし.
Example Sentences
夏になると蚊などの虫が多くなって、対策が必要です。
なつになるとかなどのむしがおおくなって、たいさくがひつようです。
When summer comes, there are more insects like mosquitoes and countermeasures are needed.
虫歯の治療は早めにするほうが、費用も痛みも少なくなります。
むしばのちりょうははやめにするほうが、ひようもいたみもすくなくなります。
The earlier you get cavity treatment, the less cost and pain there will be.
Vocabulary using 虫
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