The Japanese word for insect is mushi and insect repellent is mushiyoke. See the following section for more insect related words.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Insect むし | Mushi | 虫 | |
| Pest (Insect) がいちゅう | Gaichū | 害虫 | |
| Poisonous insect どくむし | Dokumushi | 毒虫 | |
| Insect repellent むしよけ | Mushiyoke | 虫除け | |
| Insect net ほちゅうあみ | Hochūami | 捕虫網 | |
| Insect bite むしさされ | Mushisasare | 虫刺され |
Interesting facts about insects in Japan
Japan is home to around 30,000 different species of insects and includes everything from centipedes, hornets, beetles, fireflies, dragonflies, and crickets. Insects have also played a major role in Japanese folklore and mythology for centuries.