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silkworm in Japanese

silkworm in Japanese is カイコ, 蚕, 家蚕.

silkworm in Japanese

カイコ
noun
Pronounced: kaiko
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.
noun
Pronounced: kaiko
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.
家蚕
noun
Pronounced: kasan
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.
野蚕
noun
Pronounced: yasan
Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.
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What is "silkworm" in Japanese?

"silkworm" in Japanese is カイコ, 蚕, 家蚕.

How do you pronounce カイコ?

"silkworm" in Japanese is カイコ, pronounced "kaiko".

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

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "silkworm": カイコ, 蚕, 家蚕, 野蚕.

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