Number:
25
昆 insect
ONYOMI: KON
as in, 'The insects are eating a pine CONE'
Although the bottom radical is "compare," it might be easier to think of it as two heels. Thus,
The sun shines down on the many heels of multi-legged insects scurrying around
DESCRIPTION: The normal word for insect is 虫 （むし）. 昆 is a more formal, scientific term and is not used very much.
JUKUGO:
LOOKALIKES:
USED IN:
| Meaning | Hint | Radical | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 皆 | everyone | WHITE | 白 |
| 昆 | insect | SUN | 陽 |
| 質 | quality | BAMBOO | 竹 |
Everyone's heels trample on WHITE people,
but the SUN shines on insects that crawl on the high QUALITY bamboo.