猟虎
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 猟 | 虎 |
| りょう > らっ Grade: S |
こ Grade: S |
| irregular | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 獵虎 (kyūjitai) |
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Ainu ラッコ (rakko). The kanji, which is a compound of 猟 (ryō, “hunting”) + 虎 (ko, “tiger”), is ateji (当て字).
Pronunciation
Noun
Usage notes
- As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary), as ラッコ.