hawksbill turtle
Refers specifically to the hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), known for its beautiful shell used in traditional crafts.
The hawksbill turtle is designated as an endangered species.
This tortoiseshell craft is made from the shell of a hawksbill turtle.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form; mainly encountered in older or specialized texts.
Rarely used kanji form.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
The Japanese word タイマイ is likely derived from the Chinese name for the hawksbill turtle, 玳瑁 (dàimào), adapted into Japanese pronunciation. The exact historical path is uncertain.