This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: うなぎ、むなぎ、ウナギ
Romaji: unagi, munagi, unagi
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Definition

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eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: マン、 バン、 うなぎ
Meaning: eel

Example Sentences

先週(せんしゅう)(わたし)のとったうなぎは、まだ()きている。
➥The eel I caught last week is still alive.
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ウナギは(へび)みたいだからといって(きら)(ひと)がいる。
➥Some people dislike eels because they look like snakes.
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営業(えいぎょう)成績(せいせき)はまさに鰻上(うなぎのぼ)り、というところかね。
➥Our sales performance is just skyrocketing.
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あまりしっかりうなぎを(にぎ)ると、かえって()げられる。
➥Holding an eel too fast is the way to let her escape.
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