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えい
ei
Description
「えい」は、力を入れる時や何かをする時に言う短い言葉です。
"えい" is a short word said when putting in effort or doing something.
また、海にいる、体が平たくて長いしっぽを持つ魚のことも「えい」と言います。
Also, "えい" refers to a fish in the sea with a flat body and a long tail.
Meanings
えいei
heave-ho; interjection when exerting force or acting
えい、と重い箱を持ち上げた。
Heave, and lifted the heavy box.
えいei
ray; stingray (flat sea fish)
水族館で大きなえいを見た。
I saw a large ray at the aquarium.
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Notes
- Nuance
As an interjection, えい adds a burst of effort, often before pushing, throwing, or striking.
- Usage
The fish sense is often written 鱏 or エイ, but えい is common.
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