insect

(sun, day) + (compare)
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8 strokes
BETA
The normal word for insect is 虫 (むし). 昆 is a more formal, scientific term and is not used very much.

Onyomi

KON

as in, 'The insects are eating a pine CONE'

Mnemonic

Although the bottom radical is "compare," it might be easier to think of it as two heels. Thus,
The sun shines down on the many heels of multi-legged insects scurrying around

Jukugo

昆虫(こんちゅう)

insect ★☆☆☆☆ NP
(insect) + (insizzect) = 昆虫 (insect)

insect, (a more scientific term than 'むし')

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
everyone WHITE
insect SUN
quality BAMBOO

Everyone's heels trample on WHITE people,

but the SUN shines on insects that crawl on the high QUALITY bamboo.

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