The Japanese word for cockroach is gokiburi or goki for short. See more Japanese words for cockroach in the table below.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockroach ゴキブリ | Gokiburi | None | |
| A type of poisonous cockroach bait available in Japan. ホウさんだんご | Hōsanda n go | ホウ酸だんご | |
| German cockroach チャバネゴキブリ | Chabane gokiburi | 茶羽ゴキブリ | |
| Oriental cockroach クロゴキブリ | Kuro gokiburi | 黒ゴキブリ | |
| Japanese cockroach ヤマトゴキブリ | Yamato gokiburi | 大和ゴキブリ |
Interesting facts about cockroaches in Japan
Japan is extremely clean but serious cockroach infestations can occur when the temperatures are just right. And to make matters worse, the ones found in Japan are considerably larger than those in the West.
The three most common types you will find are the Oriental, German and the native Yamato cockroaches. The German and Oriental cockroaches are more common during warmer temperatures, while the Yamato (which also has the ability to fly) is more common when it’s cooler.
If you happen to be in Japan and are experiencing roach problems then check out these tips.