Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 亀甲(きっこう) in Japanese

亀甲, 龜甲
Kana Reading
きっこう, きこう
Romaji
kikkō, kikō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    tortoise shell


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

tortoise, turtle

On'Yomi: キ, キュウ, キン

Kun'Yomi: かめ

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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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18 strokes

turtle, tortoise

On'Yomi: キ, キュウ, キン

Kun'Yomi: かめ

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