Meaning of 玳瑁(たいまい) in Japanese

玳瑁
Kana Reading
たいまい, タイマイ
Romaji
taimai, taimai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Related Kanji

玳

9 strokes

tortoise shell

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi: たいまい

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瑁

13 strokes

ancient Chinese imperial jewels

On'Yomi: マイ, バイ, ボウ, モウ

Kun'Yomi:

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