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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

noun
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
ウナギ
noun
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.
うなぎ
noun
Pronounced: unagi
Any freshwater fish of the order Anguilliformes, which are elongated and resemble snakes.

What does "eel" mean?

  1. noun A long, snake-like fish with a smooth body and no obvious scales.
    "The fisherman pulled up an eel tangled in his net."
  2. 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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