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caterpillar in Japanese

caterpillar in Japanese is 毛虫, 芋虫, キャタピラ — caterpillar means the wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

caterpillar in Japanese

毛虫
noun
Pronounced: kemushi
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
芋虫
noun
Pronounced: imomushi
The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm.
キャタピラ
noun
Pronounced: kyatapira
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
無限軌道
noun
Pronounced: mugenkidō
A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.

What does "caterpillar" mean?

  1. noun The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
    "A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves."
  2. noun A vehicle fitted with continuous tracks instead of wheels, used for rough terrain.
    "A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field."
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caterpillar in a sentence

  • A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves.
  • A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "caterpillar" in Japanese?

"caterpillar" in Japanese is 毛虫, 芋虫, キャタピラ. caterpillar means: The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

How do you pronounce 毛虫?

"caterpillar" in Japanese is 毛虫, pronounced "kemushi".

How do you use "caterpillar" in a sentence?

Example: "A fat green caterpillar was munching on the cabbage leaves." In Japanese, "caterpillar" is 毛虫, 芋虫, キャタピラ.

Are there other ways to say "caterpillar" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "caterpillar": 毛虫, 芋虫, キャタピラ, 無限軌道.

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