Refers to the larva of a fly, typically found in decaying matter. Neutral, biological term.
Maggots were breeding in the rotten meat.
Derogatory term for a contemptible person, likening them to a maggot. Strong insult.
I don't want anything to do with a worm like him.
Standard kanji spelling. 蛆 is not a jōyō kanji, but this compound is widely understood.
Common mixed-kana spelling; ウジ is often written in katakana for emphasis or clarity.
Search-only form; not a standard written variant.
Compound of 蛆 (うじ, maggot) and 虫 (むし, insect). The reading うじむし is a straightforward combination of the two elements.