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たま
Noun
1. ladleUsually written using kana alone, Only applies to お玉じゃくし, Only applies to お玉杓子
  • こい
  • おたまじゃくし
  • 食べる
  • って
  • 知ってた
Did you know that carp eat tadpoles?
Noun
2. tadpoleUsually written using kana alone
Noun
3. musical noteUsually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
4. TadpoleA tadpole (also pollywog or porwigle) is the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad. They are usually wholly aquatic, though some species have tadpoles that are terrestrial.
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Other forms
お玉杓子 【おたまじゃくし】蝌蚪 【おたまじゃくし】オタマジャクシ
Notes
蝌蚪: Rarely-used kanji form.

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