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みずすまし
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. whirligig beetle (any insect of family Gyrinidae, esp. the Japanese whirligig beetle, Gyrinus japonicus)
2. pond skater; water strider
Alt. forms
水
みず
澄
すまし
67%
ミズスマシ
23%
水
みず
すまし
8%
みずすまし
水
みず
澄
す
まし
水
みず
澄
すま
し
Pitch accent
み
ずす
まし
Used in: 1
Composed of
みず
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
すまし
primness; putting on airs; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)