尺取り虫

しゃくとりむし

Also written 尺取虫

Meanings

1. Noun inchworm; measuring worm; looper (caterpillar)

Kanji

• 尺 shaku. Read as シャク.
• 取 take. Read as とり.
• 虫 insect. Read as むし.

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