noun
sea eel; saltwater eel-like creature
Broad term for eel-like marine animals, including saltwater eels and sea snakes. Often contrasted with freshwater eels (鰻/うなぎ).
See also: 鰻
海鰻は川鰻より味が淡白だと言われる。
Sea eels are said to have a milder flavor than freshwater eels.
ダイバーは岩の陰に海鰻が潜んでいるのを見つけた。
The diver found a sea eel hiding behind a rock.