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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 昆 has 8 strokes; 昆虫 is read こんちゅう, and 昆布 is read こんぶ.
• Basic usage: 昆虫 means an insect; 昆布 is kelp used in cooking.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing the complete names
  • 昆虫の標本 means insect specimens.
  • 昆布を入れてだしを取った means adding kelp to make stock.