Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鼈甲細工(べっこうざいく) in Japanese

鼈甲細工
Kana Reading
べっこうざいく
Romaji
bekkōzaiku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    article of tortoise shell; tortoiseshell work


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

5 strokes

armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace

On'Yomi: コウ, カン, カ

Kun'Yomi: きのえ

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JLPT 2

11 strokes

dainty, get thin, taper, slender, narrow

On'Yomi: サイ

Kun'Yomi: ほそ.い, ほそ.る, こま.か, こま.かい

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JLPT 4

3 strokes

craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)

On'Yomi: コウ, ク, グ

Kun'Yomi:

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25 strokes

snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle

On'Yomi: ベツ, ヘツ

Kun'Yomi: すっぽん

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