Japanese grass vole
Specific species Microtus montebelli, a common vole in Japan.
Japanese grass voles are often seen in fields.
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.
Compound of 畑 (hata, 'field') and 鼠 (nezumi, 'mouse/rat').