noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. airing of clothes, hanging scrolls, etc. (to prevent damage from insects and mold).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
虫干し むしぼし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

insect, bug, temper
むし チュウ キ (1st, N2)
in, inside, middle
なか チュウ うち (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ
rising stroke
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る カン ほ.す (6th, N2)