ニホンイモリ

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Meanings

1

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

見み

られる

。

The Japanese fire belly newt is often seen near water in Japan.

子こ供どもの頃ころ、ニホンイモリを飼かっていた。

When I was a child, I kept a Japanese fire belly newt.