eel in Japanese
eel in Japanese is 鰻, ウナギ, うなぎ — eel means a long, snake-like fish with a smooth body and no obvious scales.
eel in Japanese
鰻
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
ウナギ
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
うなぎ
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
What does "eel" mean?
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noun A long, snake-like fish with a smooth body and no obvious scales.
"The fisherman pulled up an eel tangled in his net."
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noun Someone or something slippery and difficult to pin down or catch.
"The suspect was a real eel, always one step ahead of investigators."
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eel in a sentence
- The fisherman pulled up an eel tangled in his net.
- Smoked eel is a traditional delicacy in parts of Europe.
- The suspect was a real eel, always one step ahead of investigators.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "eel" in Japanese?
"eel" in Japanese is 鰻, ウナギ, うなぎ. eel means: A long, snake-like fish with a smooth body and no obvious scales.
How do you pronounce 鰻?
"eel" in Japanese is 鰻, pronounced "unagi".
How do you use "eel" in a sentence?
Example: "The fisherman pulled up an eel tangled in his net." In Japanese, "eel" is 鰻, ウナギ, うなぎ.
Are there other ways to say "eel" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "eel": 鰻, ウナギ, うなぎ.
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