うみわし

Japanese
Alternative spelling
海鷲

Etymology

From 海(うみ) (umi) + 鷲(わし) (washi).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ɯ̟ᵝmʲiɰᵝa̠ɕi]

Noun

うみわし or ウミワシ • (umiwashi) ←うみわし (umiwasi)?

  1. sea eagle
  2. (figurative, historical) naval aviator
    Coordinate term: 陸鷲 (rikuwashi)
    海(うみ)鷲(わし)四(よん)千(せん)機(き)
    umiwashi yonsen-ki
    4,000 sea eagles

Usage notes
  • As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
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