Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 翅鞘(ししょう) in Japanese

翅鞘
Kana Reading
ししょう
Romaji
shishō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    elytron


Kanji in this word

16 strokes

sheath, case, margin, difference, shells (of beans)

On'Yomi: ショウ, ソウ

Kun'Yomi: さや

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10 strokes

(insect) wings, fly, merely

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: はね, つばさ

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