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蟲: insect

insect; bug (old form)
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Readings

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チュウ・キ
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むし

Old form of 虫, used in titles, names and fantasy for a stylish or ominous feel. むし is the main reading.

Key words

蟲むしbug; insect
玉蟲たまむしjewel beetle
蟲惑こわくfascination; enchantment
蟲惑的こわくてきalluring; bewitching

Example sentences

The night garden was filled with the voices of insects.

The wings of a jewel beetle shine green or blue depending on the angle of the light.

She gazed at the man with a bewitching smile.

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