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Meanings

crocodile
alligator

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わに

Common Words

ワニ
Noun
Freq #41580
1

Word usually written using kana alone

crocodile; alligator

Examples
彼の足はワニにかまれた。
His leg was bitten by a crocodile.
2

Archaic

shark

くぎょ
鱷魚
Noun
Freq #192836
1

crocodile; alligator; crocodilian

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