べっ甲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word べっ甲
1
tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko
2
In chinese medicine
tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)
Kanji in this Word
甲
5 strokes
Frequency: 1073
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
armor
high (voice)
A grade
first class
former
instep
carapace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きのえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かぶと
き
まさ
まさる
鼈
25 strokes
Meanings
snapping turtle
fresh-water turtle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ベツ
ヘツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すっぽん
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