noun
Japanese shrew mole
A small mole-like mammal native to Japan (Urotrichus talpoides).
ヒミズは日本固有のモグラの仲間です。
The Japanese shrew mole is a type of mole endemic to Japan.
The name likely derives from 日 (hi, 'sun') + 見ず (mizu, 'not seeing'), referring to its subterranean lifestyle. The exact origin is uncertain.