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“insect” in Japanese

虫むし
Illustration of "insect" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child with a net chases a brightly colored butterfly fluttering over a sunlit meadow, while a ladybug crawls along a b…

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虫 is a general word for small creatures like insects and bugs, often used by children or in casual conversation. In Japan, many people enjoy insect collecting in summer, especially catching beetles and cicadas.

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