ハタネズミ (はたねずみ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
1
noun
Japanese grass vole
usually written using kana alone
Specific species Microtus montebelli, a common vole in Japan.
2
noun
vole; lemming; muskrat
Broadly refers to any rodent of the subfamily Arvicolinae, including voles, lemmings, and muskrats.
ハタネズミ
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Lemmings are also included among the relatives of voles.
Etymology
Compound of 畑 (hata, 'field') and 鼠 (nezumi, 'mouse/rat').
