地虫 | Japanese meaning

地虫【じむし】

Alsoじむし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scarabaeid beetle grub

This term refers specifically to the larval stage of the scarabaeid beetle, which is often found in soil and is known for its role in the ecosystem as a decomposer.

The scarabaeid beetle grub is growing in the soil.

any insect (or worm, etc.) that lives in soil

This broader meaning encompasses various types of larvae and worms that inhabit the soil, playing a significant role in the soil ecosystem.

Various life forms coexist with insects that live in the soil.

Example sentences1 result

Man, being of flesh, is subject to diseases of the mind and after death, to worms.

Tatoeba

地虫【じむし】

Alsoじむし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scarabaeid beetle grub

This term refers specifically to the larval stage of the scarabaeid beetle, which is often found in soil and is known for its role in the ecosystem as a decomposer.

The scarabaeid beetle grub is growing in the soil.

any insect (or worm, etc.) that lives in soil

This broader meaning encompasses various types of larvae and worms that inhabit the soil, playing a significant role in the soil ecosystem.

Various life forms coexist with insects that live in the soil.

Example sentences1 result

Man, being of flesh, is subject to diseases of the mind and after death, to worms.

Tatoeba

地

N42

意ground; earth

音チ、ジ

名どま

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虫

N21

意insect; bug; temper

訓むし

音チュウ、キ

名む

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地虫【じむし】

Alsoじむし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scarabaeid beetle grub

This term refers specifically to the larval stage of the scarabaeid beetle, which is often found in soil and is known for its role in the ecosystem as a decomposer.

The scarabaeid beetle grub is growing in the soil.

any insect (or worm, etc.) that lives in soil

This broader meaning encompasses various types of larvae and worms that inhabit the soil, playing a significant role in the soil ecosystem.

Various life forms coexist with insects that live in the soil.

Example sentences1 result

Man, being of flesh, is subject to diseases of the mind and after death, to worms.

Tatoeba

地虫【じむし】

Alsoじむし

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

scarabaeid beetle grub

This term refers specifically to the larval stage of the scarabaeid beetle, which is often found in soil and is known for its role in the ecosystem as a decomposer.