piranha in Japanese
piranha in Japanese is ピラニア — piranha means a small South American freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and reputation for ferocity, though most species mainly scavenge or eat plants.
piranha in Japanese
ピラニア
Pronounced: pirania
(ichthyology) Any of certain freshwater fish of the subfamily Serrasalminae, native to South America; they are characterised by razor-sharp teeth and a reputation of being ferocious predators (despite most species being omnivorous).
What does "piranha" mean?
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noun A small South American freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and reputation for ferocity, though most species mainly scavenge or eat plants.
"The documentary showed a school of piranhas stripping a carcass in minutes."
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piranha in a sentence
- The documentary showed a school of piranhas stripping a carcass in minutes.
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What is "piranha" in Japanese?
"piranha" in Japanese is ピラニア. piranha means: A small South American freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and reputation for ferocity, though most species mainly scavenge or eat plants.
How do you pronounce ピラニア?
"piranha" in Japanese is ピラニア, pronounced "pirania".
How do you use "piranha" in a sentence?
Example: "The documentary showed a school of piranhas stripping a carcass in minutes." In Japanese, "piranha" is ピラニア.
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