English–Japanese

“larva” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyōchū

Example

葉の上に幼虫がいます。ha no ue ni yō chū ga i ma su

There is a larva on the leaf.

Illustration for 幼虫 (larva)

How to say “larva” in Japanese

“Larva” in Japanese is 幼虫 (yōchū).

Refers to the early form of an insect that feeds and develops before becoming an adult, sometimes through a pupal stage.

Full entry for 幼虫: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 幼虫

この昆虫は幼虫の間、植物の葉を食べます。ko no kon chū wa yō chū no aida shoku butsu no ha o ta be ma su

This insect eats plant leaves while it is a larva.

Tips for using 幼虫

  • The word larva is common in biology, but everyday English often uses grub for a beetle larva and maggot for a fly larva.

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