害虫
がいちゅう harmful insect; noxious insect
Why it means this
害 (harm) + 虫 (insect) — an insect pest that damages crops or spreads disease (contrast 益虫).
Breakdown
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がいちゅう harmful insect; noxious insect
害 (harm) + 虫 (insect) — an insect pest that damages crops or spreads disease (contrast 益虫).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.