蝸牛
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ぎゅ
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Meanings
1
Literary or technical term for a snail. In ordinary conversation, カタツムリ is the standard word.
See also: カタツムリ
Snails prefer damp places.
2
cochlea
Anatomical term for the spiral-shaped part of the inner ear.
The cochlea in the inner ear converts sound vibrations into electrical signals.