Translation
The Japanese word for "Scarab Beetle" is kogane-mushi コガネムシ.
- Species vs. Familykogane-mushi コガネムシ may refer specifically to the Mimela splendens, a species within the family Scarabaeidae. The word コガネムシ科 refers specifically to the family.
| Romaji | ko | ga | ne | mu | shi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiragana | こ | が | ね | む | し |
| Katakana | コ | ガ | ネ | ム | シ |
| Kanji | 黄 | 金 | 虫 | ||
| Meaning | Golden | Bug | |||
| School Level | 小２ | 小１ | 小１ | ||
Trivia
- kogane.jp is the website for "The Japanese Society of Scarabaeoidology."
Synonyms
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