gecko

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/

Noun

Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

Japanese Meaning

ヤモリ：Gekkonidae科に属する、主に夜行性で小型の肉食性のトカゲ。大きな目と吸着性のある足を持ち、垂直面や逆さまの表面を登ることができる。

What is this buttons?

A gecko clung to the kitchen ceiling, its sticky toes helping it catch moths at night.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ヤモリが台所の天井に張り付き、粘着性のある足で夜に蛾を捕まえていた。

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Any lizard of the family Gekkonidae. They are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and adhesive toes enabling them to climb on vertical and upside-down surfaces.

Order II. Sauria. […] The heart has two auricles. The body is covered with scales, and there are three or four feet. The lungs are large, and extend along the back. The mouth is armed with teeth, and the toes with claws. The tail is long, and often thick at the base. […] Geckotida—geco

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geckos

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geckoes

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