ニホンイモリ
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Meanings
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Japanese fire belly newt
usually written using kana alone
A species of newt native to Japan, known for its bright red or orange belly. Often kept as a pet or observed in the wild.
See also: イモリ
The Japanese fire belly newt is often seen near water in Japan.
When I was a child, I kept a Japanese fire belly newt.