鈴すず虫むし

noun

bell cricket

A common autumn insect known for its clear, bell-like chirping. Often kept as a pet or appreciated in Japanese culture.

• 秋あきになると、鈴すず虫むしがきれいな声こえで鳴なき始はじめる。

  In autumn, bell crickets start chirping with a beautiful sound.

noun

pine cricket (archaic)

Archaic use for the pine cricket (マツムシ). Modern Japanese uses マツムシ for this insect.

See also: マツムシ

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんでは、鈴すず虫むしがマツムシを指さすことがある。

  In old texts, 鈴虫 can refer to the pine cricket.