Word details
うなぎ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うなぎ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
Examples
あまりしっかりうなぎを握ると、かえって逃げられる。
Holding an eel too fast is the way to let her escape.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鰻
eel
22 strokes
On
マンバン
Kun
うなぎ
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