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甲
On'yomi
コウ・カン
KOU / KAN
Kun'yomi
きのえ
kinoe
armor · high (voice) · A grade · first class · former · instep · carapace
Details
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of turtle shell. First.
Symbolism
Shell, deck, Koshien. Represents first.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
甲論乙駁
こうろんおつばく
arguments pro and con; arguments pro and con
Proverbs & Idioms
甲羅を経る
こうらをへる
To go through many years
Gaining experience over time
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 甲 mean in Japanese?
甲 means armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace.
How do you read 甲?
On'yomi: コウ、カン (KOU, KAN). Kun'yomi: きのえ (kinoe).
How many strokes does 甲 have?
甲 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 甲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 甲 (armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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