Word details
すっぽん
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word すっぽん.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Word usually written using kana alone
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
Examples
月とすっぽんだ。
They are as different as day and night.
2
すっぽん only
trap door located on the walkway in a kabuki theatre
3
すっぽん only
bilge pump (used on traditional Japanese ships)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
鼈
snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle
25 strokes
On
ベツヘツ
Kun
すっぽん
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