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Noun
1. jorō spider (Trichonephila clavata)
Noun
2. spider yōkaiJapanese mythology, Only applies to 絡新婦
Wikipedia definition
3. Nephila clavataNephila clavata, also known as the Jorō Spider, is a member of the golden orb-web spider group. The spider can be found throughout Japan except Hokkaidō, in Korea, Taiwan and China. Due to the large size as well as the bright, unique colors of the species of the female Nephila, the spider is well-favored in Japan.
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Other forms
絡新婦 【じょろうぐも】ジョロウグモ

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