Japanese eagle ray
A species of eagle ray (Myliobatis tobijei) found in Japanese waters. The name is usually written in kana.
The Japanese eagle ray is a type of ray that swims near the sea floor.
Kanji form using 鱝 (a rare character for rays); seldom used.
Kanji form using 鱏 (another rare character for rays); seldom used.
Mixed kanji-katakana form; rare.
Mixed kanji-hiragana form; rare.
The name likely combines 鳶 (tobi, 'black kite', a bird of prey) with エイ (ei, 'ray'), perhaps from a perceived resemblance. The exact origin is uncertain.