also: げじ
house centipede
Refers to the arthropod Scutigeromorpha, often found in homes. The word is usually written in kana.
A house centipede appeared in the bathroom.
bushy eyebrows
Japanese beech fern
Most common spelling; the word is usually written in kana, and katakana is typical for this creature name.
Shortened form, used in casual contexts.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Rare kanji form; not commonly used.
Shortened hiragana form.
The origin is uncertain. The word is likely mimetic or sound-symbolic, evoking the many-legged, creeping appearance of the creature.