蚕・蠶|かいこkaiko[1]atamadaka (head-high)

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蚕蚕 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it when writing the word.
蠶蠶 is less common than 蚕 and uses an outdated kanji. Beginners should use 蚕 instead.
Definitions
  1. nounsilkworm (Bombyx mori)
    蚕かいこは繭まゆを作つくる。↗
    Silkworms spin cocoons.
Japanese definitions
  1. (かいこ) 蚕蛾かいこがの幼虫ようちゅう。家いえ蚕かいこ。春はるの季語きご。
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