woodlouse; pill bug; slater
Common terrestrial isopod often found in damp places; the name comes from its resemblance to a straw sandal (草鞋).
There were many woodlice under the stones in the garden.
Woodlice prefer damp places.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this word.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling.
Rarely used kanji form; the kanji 草鞋 means straw sandals, reflecting the insect's shape.
From 草鞋 (わらじ, straw sandal) + 虫 (むし, insect), referring to the insect's shape resembling a straw sandal.