noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
amphibious; amphibian
Used in biological contexts to describe organisms that live both on land and in water. Often appears in compounds like 両生類 (amphibians).
Frogs are a representative amphibian.
Amphibious creatures are often seen near water.
amphibians; Amphibia
Standard kanji spelling for 'amphibious/amphibian'.
Alternate kanji spelling using 棲 (dwelling); less common than 両生.
From 両 (both) + 生 (life), referring to living in two environments (water and land).