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こんちゅう
konchuu
Insect, bug
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昆虫
こんちゅう
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Insect, bug
konchuu
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana こんちゅう
Romaji konchuu
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What does 昆虫 mean in Japanese?
The word 昆虫 (こんちゅう) means "insect, bug" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 昆虫?
昆虫 is read as こんちゅう (romaji: konchuu). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 昆虫?
昆虫 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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