シラミ

noun

louse; lice

Refers to parasitic sucking lice (order Phthiraptera), especially those infesting humans and other mammals. Often used in compounds like アタマジラミ (head louse) or ケジラミ (pubic louse).

• 子こ供どもの髪かみにシラミが見みつかった。

  Lice were found in the child's hair.

• シラミは吸きゅう血けつしてかゆみを引ひき起おこす。

  Lice suck blood and cause itching.