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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.

Parts in this story:中, 口

How to write 虫: stroke order

虫 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 虫

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Kanji that share parts with 虫.