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electric eel in Japanese

electric eel in Japanese is 痺鰻, 電気鰻.

electric eel in Japanese

痺鰻
noun
Pronounced: shibireunagi
(narrowly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.
電気鰻
noun
Pronounced: denkiunagi
(narrowly) Electrophorus electricus, a species of fish resembling an eel (though not related) that is capable of generating powerful electric shocks.
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What is "electric eel" in Japanese?

"electric eel" in Japanese is 痺鰻, 電気鰻.

How do you pronounce 痺鰻?

"electric eel" in Japanese is 痺鰻, pronounced "shibireunagi".

Are there other ways to say "electric eel" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "electric eel": 痺鰻, 電気鰻.

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