Meaning of 鰓呼吸(えらこきゅう) in Japanese

鰓呼吸, えら呼吸
Kana Reading
えらこきゅう
Romaji
erakokyū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    branchial respiration (breathing using gills)

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吸 JLPT 3

6 strokes

suck, imbibe, inhale, sip

On'Yomi: キュウ

Kun'Yomi: す.う

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呼 JLPT 3

8 strokes

call, call out to, invite

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: よ.ぶ

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鰓

20 strokes

gills, gill slits

On'Yomi: サイ, シ

Kun'Yomi: えら

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