firebug in Japanese

firebug in Japanese is 放火魔 — firebug means pyrrhocoris apterus, a common red and black insect, that is the type species of the family Pyrrhocoridae.

firebug in Japanese

放火魔

noun

Pronounced: hōkama

(slang) A pyromaniac or arsonist.

What does "firebug" mean?

noun Pyrrhocoris apterus, a common red and black insect, that is the type species of the family Pyrrhocoridae.
noun A pyromaniac or arsonist.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "firebug" in Japanese?

"firebug" in Japanese is 放火魔. firebug means: Pyrrhocoris apterus, a common red and black insect, that is the type species of the family Pyrrhocoridae.

How do you pronounce 放火魔?

"firebug" in Japanese is 放火魔, pronounced "hōkama".

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