月とスッポン
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 月とスッポン
1
Idiomatic expression
two things that are superficially similar but completely different; night and day; chalk and cheese; the Moon and a turtle
Kanji in this Word
月
4 strokes
Frequency: 23
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
month
moon
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲツ
ガツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おと
がっ
す
ずき
もり
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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