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salamander
An amphibian with a long body, tail, and short legs, living in cool, damp environments. The giant salamander of Japan is a protected national treasure.
山椒魚は両生類だ。
Salamanders are amphibians.
清流には小さな山椒魚が住んでいる。
Small salamanders live in clear mountain streams.
大山椒魚は特別天然記念物に指定されている。
The Japanese giant salamander is designated as a special natural monument.
Literally "sansho-pepper fish," reportedly from the smell the animal gives off when handled. Lives in cool, clear streams; the species 大山椒魚 (Japanese giant salamander) is the world's largest amphibian and a famous protected species.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 大山椒魚: Japanese giant salamander
- 山椒魚の生息地: salamander habitat
SIMILAR WORDS:
- イモリ: newt — smaller; spends more time in water; common in Japan as アカハライモリ
- ヤモリ: gecko — reptile, not an amphibian; despite the similar name and look, ヤモリ lives on walls and is unrelated to salamanders