Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of べっこう飴(べっこうあめ) in Japanese

べっこう飴, 鼈甲飴
Kana Reading
べっこうあめ
Romaji
bekkōame
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hard candy; candy suckers molded on a griddle; tortoise-shell candy


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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13 strokes

rice jelly, candy

On'Yomi: イ, シ

Kun'Yomi: あめ, やしな.う

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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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