Oriental silverfish
A species of silverfish (Ctenolepisma villosa) found in Japan. The name is usually written in katakana.
Oriental silverfish live in damp places.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; included for reference.
The name combines 大和 (Yamato, an old name for Japan) and 紙魚 (shimi, silverfish). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to a silverfish species native to Japan.