Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しゃち) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しゃち, シャチ
Romaji
shachi, shachi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)


Kanji in this word

19 strokes

fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)

On'Yomi:

Kun'Yomi: しゃちほこ, しゃち

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