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N1 Noun

(さめ)shark

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    1. Noun

      1.

      shark

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    鮫 【さめ】サメ

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    Examples

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      (さめ)(ひと)(おそ)うことがあります。

      Sharks sometimes attack people.

      • N1

      水族館(すいぞくかん)では(さめ)(くじら)、イルカが人気(にんき)である。

      At aquariums, sharks, whales, and dolphins are especially popular.

      • N1

      (さめ)のヒレは中華(ちゅうか)料理(りょうり)(もち)いられることがあります。

      Shark fins are sometimes used in Chinese cuisine.

      • N1

      ()(するど)(さめ)(ふと)ももを()まれようものなら、激痛(げきつう)(はし)るだろう。

      If a sharp-toothed shark bit into your thigh, the pain would be excruciating.

      • N1

      (およ)ぎに自信(じしん)があるとはいえ、(さめ)一緒(いっしょ)(およ)ぐのは流石(さすが)にやめておくべきだ。

      Even if you're a confident swimmer, you really shouldn't swim with sharks.

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