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[あしか(海馬)]
ashika
noun, no adjective

Alternate Written Forms:

ashika
[あしか(海驢)]
ashika
[あしか(葦鹿)]
ashika
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English Meaning(s) for 海馬

noun, no adjective
  1. eared seal (esp. the California sea lion, Zalophus californianus); sea lion

Definition and Synonyms for 海馬

Sea Lion any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Zalophus Californianus often trained as a show animal
Synonyms: あしか
Hippocampus a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Hippocampus intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬
Hippocampus has a central role in the formation of memories
Synonyms: とど, あしか, せいうち, 海馬

Meanings for each kanji in 海馬

» sea; ocean
» horse

Categories 海馬 is a member of

Eared Seal pinniped mammal having external ear flaps and hind limbs used for locomotion on land
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Sea Lion any of several large eared seals of the northern Pacific related to fur seals but lacking their valuable coat
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Neural Structure a structure that is part of the nervous system
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