亀の甲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 亀の甲
1
tortoise shell
Examples
亀の甲より年の功。
Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.
2
hexagon pattern; hexagon shape
3
benzene ring; benzene-ring structure
4
Go (game)
tortoise shell (shape)
Kanji in this Word
亀
11 strokes
Frequency: 1353
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tortoise
turtle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
キュウ
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひさ
ひさし
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
龜
16 strokes
Meanings
turtle
tortoise
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
キュウ
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かめ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ひさし
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