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鮎 (あゆ) — freshwater trout | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
鮎

鮎

鮎あゆ

freshwater trout

Kanji Food & Dining Animals KMT10 N116 strokes

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Kun'yomi

あゆなまず

On'yomi

デンネン

Nanori

あい

freshwater troutsmelt

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