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南京鼠 (ナンキンねずみ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

南なん京きん鼠ねずみ

Meanings

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noun

Chinese fancy mouse

Refers to a domesticated mouse variety, typically all-white with red eyes. Used in pet and hobby contexts.

ペットショップで南なん京きん鼠ねずみを買かった。
I bought a Chinese fancy mouse at the pet shop.

Kanji

南south
京capital, 10**16
鼠rat, mouse, dark gray

Etymology

Compound of 南京 (Nanking, an old name for Nanjing) and 鼠 (mouse). The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely reflects the historical association of this mouse variety with China.