蠁
larvae, grubs
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Readings
On'yomi
- キョウ
- ドウ
Kun'yomi
- にしどち
Meaning
蠁 centers on the early, worm-like stage of insect life: larvae and grubs. It refers to the immature, often soft-bodied form that hatches from eggs.
Most common words using 蠁
- 蠁子さし
blowfly or green bottle fly larva (oft. used as fishing bait)
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Etymology
蠁 combines 虫 (insect) with 鄉, which likely provides the sound. The character is used for larval insects.
Meaning mnemonic
The top 鄉 looks like a village, and the bottom 虫 is an insect. Imagine a village overrun by countless wriggling larvae and grubs.
Reading mnemonic
For キョウ, picture a giant larva in the village shouting 'KYOU!' (like 'kyo') as it munches on everything.