ハタネズミ
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Meanings
1
Japanese grass vole
usually written using kana alone
Specific species Microtus montebelli, a common vole in Japan.
Japanese grass voles are often seen in fields.
2
vole; lemming; muskrat
Broadly refers to any rodent of the subfamily Arvicolinae, including voles, lemmings, and muskrats.
Lemmings are also included among the relatives of voles.