Meaning of 鶴亀(つるかめ) in Japanese

鶴亀
Kana Reading
つるかめ
Romaji
tsurukame
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    crane and tortoise (symbol of longevity, artistic motif)

Related Kanji

鶴 JLPT 1

21 strokes

crane, stork

On'Yomi: カク

Kun'Yomi: つる

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亀 JLPT 1

11 strokes

tortoise, turtle

On'Yomi: キ, キュウ, キン

Kun'Yomi: かめ

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