ミツアナグマ

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Japanese

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Etymology

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Compound of (mitsu, honey) +‎ 穴熊 (anaguma, badger), likely a calque of English honey badger.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [mʲit͡sɨ a̠na̠ɡɯ̟ma̠]

Noun

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ミツアナグマ or みつあなぐま (mitsuanaguma

  1. Synonym of ラーテル (rāteru): a honey badger, a ratel

Usage notes

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  • The term ラーテル (rāteru) appears to be more common.
  • As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).