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酒虫 【さかむし】

  1. [n] mythical spirit residing in a person's body that generates a desire to drink (also said to turn water into alcohol)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Sake, Alcohol シュ さけ, さか- 3
Insect, Bug, Temper チュウ, キ むし 1