しらくも

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ら

く

も

Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

ringworm of the scalp; tinea capitis

usually written using kana alonemedicine

Medical term for a fungal infection of the scalp. Usually written in kana in everyday contexts.

水みず虫むし
Refers to athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a fungal infection of the feet, while しらくも specifically affects the scalp.

しらくもUsage50%
It is usually written in kana. This is the recommended spelling for learners.
白癬Usage50%
- しらくも
  Kanji spelling used in medical contexts. The reading しらくも is a special reading for this compound.
- しらくぼ
  out-dated reading
白禿瘡
- しらくも
  Alternate kanji spelling, also rare and medical.
- しらくぼ
  out-dated reading
しらくぼ
out-dated reading

The word is composed of しら (white) and くも (possibly from 雲 'cloud', referring to the appearance of the infection). The exact derivation is uncertain.