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バルーンシャーク

Meanings

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noun

balloon shark

A species of catshark (Cephaloscyllium sufflans) known for inflating its body when threatened. Used in biological and diving contexts.

バルーンシャークは、敵てきに襲おそわれると体からだを膨ふくらませる。
The balloon shark inflates its body when attacked by an enemy.

Written forms

バルーン・シャーク
- バルーンシャーク
  Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
- バルーン・シャーク

Etymology

Loanword from English 'balloon shark', referring to the shark's ability to inflate.