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insect
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. insect
  2. 2. bug
  3. 3. worm
  4. 4. thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings
This noun means "insect" or "bug," referring to small creatures such as beetles, ants, butterflies, and similar animals. In Japanese culture, insects like cicadas and fireflies have a special place in literature and seasonal imagery.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Of course a bug would fly right at my face at a time like this!

Sentence 2

Oh my, there's a bug crawling on the documents!

Sentence 3

It's been so hot this year — maybe that's why there are more bugs?

Sentence 4

I stepped outside during lunch and a bug landed on my arm.

Sentence 5

I'm so glad there aren't many bugs in this room.