Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鼈甲(べっこう) in Japanese

鼈甲, べっ甲
Kana Reading
べっこう
Romaji
bekkō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tortoiseshell (of the hawksbill turtle); bekko
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in Chinese medicine) tortoiseshell (esp. of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle)


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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25 strokes

snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle

On'Yomi: ベツ, ヘツ

Kun'Yomi: すっぽん

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