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[てん(天)·さん(蚕)]
tensan
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

yamamayu
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[やま(山)·まゆ(繭)]
yamamayu
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[やままゆ(天蚕)]
yamamayu
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tensan
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[てんさん(山繭)]
tensan
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yamamayu
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English Meaning(s) for 天蚕

noun
  1. Japanese oak silkmoth (Antheraea yamamai)
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Definition and Synonyms for 天蚕

Silkworm Moth any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
Synonyms: かいこが, やままゆ

Meanings for each kanji in 天蚕

» heavens; sky; imperial
» silkworm

Categories 天蚕 is a member of

Saturniid large brightly colored and usually tropical moth
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