Japanese symbol for “chamois”
シャモア
シャモア
Romaji: shamoa
chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
In Japanese, chamois is シャモア (shamoa).
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Meanings
- n chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra)
Other Japanese words for “chamois”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| もみ皮 | もみかわ momikawa | buff; chamois |
See also: Chinese symbol for “chamois”.
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