ミズスマシ
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
Pitch accent
ズス
マシ
Composed of
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters
primness; prim person; clear soup; water for rinsing sake cups (at a banquet, etc.)