also: しびれエイ
electric ray
Refers to any ray of the order Torpediniformes, known for producing electric shocks. Typically written in katakana.
The electric ray paralyzes its prey with its electric organs.
I saw an electric ray at the aquarium.
Mixed kanji-katakana spelling; rarely used.
Kanji-hiragana spelling; rarely used.
Kanji spelling with 鱝; very rare.
Kanji spelling with 鱏; very rare.
Compound of 痺れ (shibire, 'numbness') and エイ (ei, 'ray'), referring to the numbing effect of its electric shock.