Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 横海老(よこえび) in Japanese

横海老, 横蝦
Kana Reading
よこえび, ヨコエビ
Romaji
yokoebi, yokoebi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    gammaridean amphipod (any small, shrimp-like crustacean of suborder Gammaridea)


Kanji in this word

15 strokes

shrimp, prawn, lobster

On'Yomi: カ, ゲ

Kun'Yomi: えび

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JLPT 3

6 strokes

old man, old age, grow old

On'Yomi: ロウ

Kun'Yomi: お.いる, ふ.ける

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JLPT 3

15 strokes

sideways, side, horizontal, width, woof

On'Yomi: オウ

Kun'Yomi: よこ

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

sea, ocean

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: うみ

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10 strokes

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: うみ

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