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vermin in Japanese

vermin in Japanese is 害虫, 害獣 — vermin means small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance.

vermin in Japanese

害虫
noun
Pronounced: gaichuu
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]
害獣
noun
Pronounced: gaijuu
Any of various common types of small insects or other animals which cause harm and annoyance. [from c. 1300]

What does "vermin" mean?

  1. noun Small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance.
    "The old barn was infested with vermin."
  2. noun An offensive term for a despicable or contemptible person.
    "The dictator dismissed his critics as vermin."
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vermin in a sentence

  • The old barn was infested with vermin.
  • The dictator dismissed his critics as vermin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "vermin" in Japanese?

"vermin" in Japanese is 害虫, 害獣. vermin means: Small animals, especially rodents or insects, considered pests because they damage crops, spread disease, or cause a nuisance.

How do you pronounce 害虫?

"vermin" in Japanese is 害虫, pronounced "gaichuu".

How do you use "vermin" in a sentence?

Example: "The old barn was infested with vermin." In Japanese, "vermin" is 害虫, 害獣.

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

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "vermin": 害虫, 害獣.

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