うなぎ
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. lamprey; lamprey eel
Kanji used
eight
eye
eel
Pitch accent
つめう
なぎ
Composed of
eighth (place, position, etc.); having eight eyes; having many eyes; (of a fabric) having a loose knit; lamprey; eight-holed arrow whistle
① ウナギ目ウナギ科の魚。学名 Anguilla。日本では蒲焼きとして土用の丑の日に食される。