Word Meaning 虫干し

むしぼし mushiboshi

虫干し is read as むしぼし (mushiboshi) and means airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould).

Meaning

English

airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mould)

Reading

Kana

むしぼし

Romaji

mushiboshi

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 10 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N2 Jōyō Grade 6 Kanken 5級 Rank 144661 Priority W

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虫下し

むしくだし

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虫

むし

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虫歯

むしば

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虫食い

むしくい

holes eaten in clothing, leaves, etc. by caterpillars, moths, etc.

虫除け

むしよけ

insecticide

虫国

ちゅうごく

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虫籠格子

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虫気

むしけ

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虫部

きぶ

insect radical

虫売り

むしうり

insect peddler (esp. fireflies and crickets)

虫が知らせる

むしがしらせる

to forebode