鉄砲蝦
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 鉄 | 砲 | 蝦 |
| てつ > てっ Grade: 3 |
ほう > ぽう Grade: S |
えび Jinmeiyō |
| kan'on | kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 鐵砲蝦 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
Literally, “gun shrimp”, 鉄砲 (teppō, “gun”) + 蝦 (ebi, “shrimp”)
Pronunciation
Noun
- snapping shrimp, specifically teppo snapping shrimp
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).