Japanese shrew mole
A small mole-like mammal native to Japan (Urotrichus talpoides).
The Japanese shrew mole is a type of mole endemic to Japan.
Chinese shrew mole
American shrew mole; least shrew mole
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used.
The name likely derives from 日 (hi, 'sun') + 見ず (mizu, 'not seeing'), referring to its subterranean lifestyle. The exact origin is uncertain.