虫 kanji: meaning “insect”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N26 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- insect
- On'yomi
- チュウ、キ
- Kun'yomi
- むし
Picture story to remember 虫
An insect wriggles in 中 through the mouth (口) of a jar.
How to write 虫: stroke order
虫 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 虫
- 昆虫こんちゅうinsect
- 虫歯むしばtooth decay
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