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さやなが

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さやなが.

Dictionary

Entry

やなが鞘長サヤナガNounUsually kana
1

spear squid (Loligo bleekeri)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sheath, case, margin, difference, shells (of beans)

16 strokesGrade 9

On

ショウソウ

Kun

さや

long, leader, superior, senior

8 strokesFrequency 12JLPT N4Grade 2

On

チョウ

Kun

なが.いおさ

Nanori

おしゃたかしたけひさ

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