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[ふ(河)·ぐ(豚)]
fugu
noun

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fugu
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[ふぐ(鰒)]
fugu
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[ふぐ(鮐)]
fugu
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[ふぐ(魨)]
fugu
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[ふぐ(鯸)]
fugu
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[ふぐ(鯺)]
fugu
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fuku
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[ふ(河)·く(豚)]
fuku
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fukube
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[ふくべ(河豚)]
fukube
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katon
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[か(河)·とん(豚)]
katon
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fugu
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English Meaning(s) for 河豚

noun
  1. puffer fish; blow fish; fugu; globefish; swellfish
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Definition and Synonyms for 河豚

Fugu a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous
Synonyms: ふぐ
Puffer delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
Synonyms: ふぐ

Meanings for each kanji in 河豚

» river
» pork; pig

Categories 河豚 is a member of

Puffer delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
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Saltwater Fish flesh of fish from the sea used as food
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Sample Sentences for 河豚

Every rose has its thorn.
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There is no rose without thorns.
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There is no rose without a thorn.
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