Kanji

Meaning

tortoise and turtle

Readings

Kun'yomi

  • かめ tortoise
  • かめ homely woman (esp. one with a small low nose, high flat forehead, and bulging cheeks)
  • かめ れす replying to an email or online discussion after a long delay

On'yomi

  • れつ crack
  • こう tortoiseshell
  • っこう tortoiseshell
  • きゅう
  • きん

Practice Writing


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