“Shrew” in Japanese
Short answer
Shrew in Japanese is “尖鼠” (togarinezumi). Full meaning: shrew (any rodent of family Soricidae, esp. those of genus Sorex).
Other ways to say “Shrew” in Japanese
地鼠
jinezumi white-toothed shrew (any rodent of genus Crocidura), shrew
悍婦
kanpu bad-tempered woman, shrew, vixen, virago
じゃじゃ馬
jajauma restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman), shrew, stubborn tomboy
とがりねずみ
togarinezumi shrew (any rodent of family Soricidae, esp. those of genus Sorex)
トガリネズミ
togarinezumi shrew (any rodent of family Soricidae, esp. those of genus Sorex)
地ねずみ
jinezumi white-toothed shrew (any rodent of genus Crocidura), shrew
ジャジャ馬
jajauma restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman), shrew, stubborn tomboy
ジャジャうま
jajauma restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman), shrew, stubborn tomboy
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