Word details
甲
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 甲.
Dictionary
Entry
1
carapace; shell
2
1st in rank; grade A
3
instep; back of hand
4
Law
the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)
Examples
甲の損は乙の得。
One man's gain is another man's loss.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
甲
armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace
5 strokesFrequency 1,073JLPT N1Grade 8
On
コウカン
Kun
きのえ
Nanori
かぶときまさまさる
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