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泥鰌どじょう

どじょう · dojou (also spelled dojo)

noun

Loach (any fish of family Cobitidae)

  • weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), pond loach

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どじょうが
Heiban

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What does 泥鰌 mean?

Loach (any fish of family Cobitidae). It can also mean: weather loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus), pond loach.

How do you pronounce 泥鰌?

どじょう (dojou). Pitch accent: heiban — flat. Press Listen above to hear it.

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Loach (any fish of family…