King's Kung-Fu& Tai Chi

Japanese symbol for “entomologist”

Romaji: konchuugakusha
entomologist

In Japanese, entomologist is , read (konchuugakusha).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n entomologist

Kanji and stroke order

descendants, elder brother, insect
on: コン
8 strokes · JLPT 1
insect, bug, temper
on: チュウ、キ
kun: むし
6 strokes · JLPT 2
study, learning, science
on: ガク
kun: まな.ぶ
8 strokes · JLPT 4
someone, person
on: シャ
kun: もの
8 strokes · JLPT 3

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
こんちゅう konchuuinsect; bug
こんぶ konbukombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp
こんちゅうがく konchuugakuentomology
こんちゅうさいしゅう konchuusaishuuinsect collecting
こぶちゃ kobuchakelp tea; seaweed tea
こもちこんぶ komochikonbukelp with herring roe (sushi type)
むしば mushibatooth decay; decayed tooth; dental cavity
がいちゅう gaichuuharmful insect; noxious insect; pest
がっこう gakkouschool
かんじゃ kanjapatient

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

Last posts

  1. Are Unvarnished Bokken Better for Grip Than Lacquered Ones
  2. Best Wooden Butterfly Knives for Wing Chun Form Practice
  3. Choosing a Bokken Set for Training Quality and Durability
  4. Best Lightweight Bokken for Older Students and Senior Aikido
  5. Choosing a Bokken for Koryu Practice by School Requirements
  6. Choosing a Bokken Tsuba and Stopper Set for Training
  7. Cotton vs Polyester Hakama Which Is Easier to Maintain
  8. Choosing Your First Bokken for Serious Samurai Training
  9. Are Engraved Bokken Good Gifts and Can You Train With Them
  10. Best Wooden Naginata for Practice and How to Choose Yours