Translation guide
The egg of a louse, commonly called a nit. In Japanese, this is expressed with specific terms for louse eggs, and there are also related expressions for the insects themselves.
The speaker wants to refer to the egg of a louse, commonly called a nit in English.
This is the most straightforward and commonly understood way to say 'nit' in Japanese. It literally means 'louse egg'.
Nits were found in the child's hair.
In context, when discussing lice, simply 'egg' can be used. However, it's less specific and might need clarification.
A technical or literary term for louse eggs, using the kanji for louse (虱) and egg (卵). Rarely used in everyday conversation.
この櫛で卵を取り除いてください。
Please remove the nits with this comb.
Poor hygiene makes it easy for nits to appear.