- manta manta (ray)
Used in diving, aquariums, or nature documentaries when referring to the large fish known as manta ray.
マンタが優雅に泳いでいた。
Manta ga yuuga ni oyoide ita.
The manta ray was swimming gracefully.
マンタを見にダイビングに行った。
Manta o mi ni daibingu ni itta.
I went diving to see manta rays.
⚖️ Often confused with 'エイ' (ray), but 'マンタ' specifically refers to the manta species.
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