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ペルーケナガアルマジロ (ペルーけながアルマジロ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ペルーケナガアルマジロ

Meanings

1

noun

Andean hairy armadillo

usually written using kana alone

Scientific name Chaetophractus nationi; a specific species of armadillo native to the Andes.

ペルーケナガアルマジロはアンデス地ち方ほうに生せい息そくしている。
The Andean hairy armadillo inhabits the Andes region.

Written forms

ペルーケナガアルマジロ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
ペルー毛け長ながアルマジロ
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; no priority for this form is specified.

Kanji

毛fur, hair, feather
長long, leader, superior

Etymology

From ペルー (Peru) + 毛長 (けなが, 'hairy') + アルマジロ (armadillo). The exact derivation is uncertain; the name describes the animal's origin and appearance.