Word details

わに

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word わに.

Dictionary

Entry

ワニNounFreq #41580
1

Word usually written using kana alone

crocodile; alligator

Examples
彼の足はワニにかまれた。
His leg was bitten by a crocodile.
2

Archaic

shark

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

alligator, crocodile

20 strokes

On

ガク

Kun

わに

crocodile, alligator

27 strokes

On

ガク

Kun

わに

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