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What does 鰯 (いわし, iwashi) mean?

鰯 (いわし, iwashi) means pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine.

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Readingいわし
Romajiiwashi
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いわし
iwashi

pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine

  1. 1noun pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine

Also written: 鰮

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