JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
虫 — insect
- Reading
- チュウ・キ・むし
- Meaning
- insect; bug; temper
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
虫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チュウ・キ・むし and it means insect; bug; temper. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
虫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 虫 (insect), 昆虫 (insect) and 虫歯 (cavity).
Japanese words containing 虫
Frequently asked questions
What does 虫 mean in Japanese?
虫 means insect; bug; temper in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 虫 read?
虫 is read チュウ・キ・むし. Reading it inside real words — 虫 and 昆虫 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 虫 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 虫 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 虫 in a word?
A common word containing 虫 is 虫 (むし) — "insect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 虫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 虫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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