いもむし【 芋虫 】 imomushi
いもむし【
芋虫
】imomushi
Noun
1. hornworm (caterpillar of a hawk moth); (hairless) caterpillar
Usually Written in Kana
, Related to 雀蛾 この芋虫 がきれいな蝶 になるのだ。
kono imomushiga kireina chōni naru noda.
This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.
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この芋虫 がきれいな蝶 になるのだ。
kono imomushiga kireina chōni naru noda.
This caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.
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18 Variants Available
Essential 9 items
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いもむしで
imomushide
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With a caterpillar; As a caterpillar
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いもむしじゃありません
imomushijārimasen
The polite negative form
1. Not a caterpillar.; I am not a caterpillar.
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いもむしでわありません
imomushidewārimasen
The polite negative form
1. Not a caterpillar.; I am not a caterpillar.
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Common 6 items
いもむしじゃなかった
imomushijanakatta
The past negative form
1. Wasn't a caterpillar.; Was not a caterpillar.
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いもむしじゃありませんでした
imomushijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a caterpillar.; Was not a worm.
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いもむしじゃなかったです
imomushijanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't a caterpillar.; Was not a caterpillar.
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いもむしでしょう
imomushideshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably a caterpillar.
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