Meanings
Readings
Common Words
shachihoko; shachi; mythical animal with the head of a tiger and the body of a fish
roof ornament in the shape of a shachihoko (believed to provide protection against fire by causing rain to fall)
to stand on ceremony
to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
Word usually written using kana alone
orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus
Abbreviation
shachi; mythical carp with the head of a tiger and the body of a fish, considered auspicious protectors of well-being
Abbreviation
roof ornament in the shape of a shachi (believed to provide protection against fire by causing rain to fall)
headstand
doing one's best; doing something to the best of one's ability
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