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なまこ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なまこ

海鼠
いそ
ナマコ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #74093
1

Often translated as "sea slug" in anglicized haikus

sea cucumber (Holothuroidea spp.)

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 200
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

sea
ocean

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うみ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あま
うな
うん
ひろ
ひろし
まち
まま
わたる
13 strokes

Meanings

rat
mouse
dark gray

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ねずみ
ねず
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