ズキンアザラシ (ずきんあざらし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
hooded seal
usually written using kana alone
A species of seal (Cystophora cristata) known for the inflatable nasal sac on the male's head.
towel, hanging scroll, width
Etymology
From 頭巾 (ずきん, 'hood') + 海豹 (あざらし, 'seal'), referring to the male's inflatable nasal sac that resembles a hood.
