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うなぎ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word うなぎ

ウナギ
なぎ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #30290
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.

Kanji in this Word

22 strokes

Meanings

eel

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マン
バン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うなぎ
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