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noun, outdated reading

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usagi
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[うさぎ(兎)]
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[うさぎ(兔)]
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[うさぎ(菟)]
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[う(兎)]
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English Meaning(s) for う

noun
  1. rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
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Definition and Synonyms for う

Coney any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails
Synonyms: うさぎ, ラビット, あなうさぎ, 家兎
Hare flesh of any of various rabbits or hares (wild or domesticated) eaten as food
Synonyms: うさぎ
Pika small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America
Synonyms: うさぎ, なきうさぎ
Coney some domesticated and raised for pets or food
Synonyms: うさぎ, ラビット, あなうさぎ, 家兎

Categories う is a member of

Game the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
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Leporid rabbits and hares
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Lagomorph relative large gnawing animals
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