くまむし

    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. tardigrade; water bearword usually written using kana alone
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  • くまむし
  • 【くまむし】【クマムシ】
  • クマムシ
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. tardigrade
    2. Refers to a microscopic water-dwelling animal known for its resilience and ability to survive extreme conditions.
    Tardigrades are very small organisms that can withstand extreme environments.
    It is said that tardigrades can survive even in space.
  2. water bear
    3. This term is another common name for the same organism, highlighting its bear-like appearance under a microscope.
    When viewed under a microscope, tardigrades look just like tiny bears.
    Tardigrades appear to move like bears when they roam in the water.
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Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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