寄生虫 (kiseichuu) Japanese meaning: parasite | KotomoraCats can sometimes have parasites.
He lives off his parents like a parasite.
Usage patterns
〈人〉に寄生虫がいるsomeone has parasites (in their body)
The test revealed that he had parasites in his stomach.
寄生虫に感染するto become infected with parasites
You can become infected with parasites from eating raw fish.
寄生虫を駆除するto get rid of / exterminate parasites
We removed the parasites from the dog's body.
〈人〉の寄生虫になるto become a parasite on someone (figurative, living off them)
He's living as a parasite off his parents without working.
