Translation of Japanese word "昆虫" to English
昆虫
こんちゅう
[konchuu]
IPA: /konchuu/
Meaning
NounAn arthropod (in the Insecta class) characterized by six legs, up to four wings, and a chitinous exoskeleton.
How to use
昆虫 (konchuu) — 'insect / bug'. 昆虫採集 — insect collecting. 甲虫 (kabutomushi) — beetle. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
insect
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 昆虫
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こんちゅう
Romaji Transcription: konchuu
Example Sentences
昆虫は小さいです。
こんちゅうはちいさいです。
Insects are small.
昆虫は多くの種類があります。
こんちゅうはたかくのしゅるいがあります。
There are many types of insects.
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Common phrases
- とても昆虫 (totemo konchuu)— very insect
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Frequency rank: #807 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "昆虫" mean?▼
The Japanese word "昆虫" means "insect" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "昆虫"?▼
The word "昆虫" is read as "こんちゅう" (konchuu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "昆虫は小さいです。".
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