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ざとうくじら 座頭鯨
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1. humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)​Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. Humpback whale​The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 metres (39–52 ft) and weigh approximately 36,000 kilograms (79,000 lb). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with unusually long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. It is an acrobatic animal, often breaching and slapping the water. Males produce a complex song, which lasts for 10 to 20 minutes and is repeated for hours at a time.
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座頭鯨: Rarely-used kanji form.

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