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刺毛 (しもう) — stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.) | Kumi Dictionary

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刺毛

刺毛

刺し毛もう

stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)

Kanji Vocab Animals12 strokes

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しもう

Noun

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stinging hair (of a nettle, caterpillar, etc.)

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Kanji that make up this word

さ.す・さ.さる・さ.し・さし・とげ…(1)

thorn・pierce・stab・prick・sting…(1)

fur・hair・feather・down

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