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なまこ

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

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Entry

まこ海鼠いそナマコNounUsually kanaFreq #74093
1

Often translated as "sea slug" in anglicized haikus

sea cucumber (Holothuroidea spp.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

sea, ocean

9 strokesFrequency 200JLPT N3Grade 2

On

カイ

Kun

うみ

Nanori

あまうなうんひろひろしまちままわたる

rat, mouse, dark gray

13 strokes

On

ショ

Kun

ねずみねず

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