Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 鼈甲色(べっこういろ) in Japanese

鼈甲色
Kana Reading
べっこういろ
Romaji
bekkōiro
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    amber (colour, color)


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 4

6 strokes

color

On'Yomi: ショク, シキ

Kun'Yomi: いろ

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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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