noun
common house spider
Refers specifically to Achaearanea tepidariorum, a common indoor spider in Japan.
台所の隅にオオヒメグモが巣を作っていた。
A common house spider had built a web in the corner of the kitchen.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; learners should prefer the katakana form.
Compound of 大 (おお, 'large') + 姫蜘蛛 (ひめぐも, 'comb-footed spider'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to its size relative to other house spiders.