甲こう

noun

carapace; shell

Refers to the hard outer covering of turtles, crabs, and similar animals.

• 亀かめの甲こうはとても硬かたい。

  A turtle's shell is very hard.

noun

first rank; grade A; top class

Used in grading, ranking, or classification systems, often contrasted with 乙 (second) and 丙 (third).

• 成せい績せきは甲こうだった。

  My grade was an A.

• この酒さけは甲こうの品ひん質しつだ。

  This sake is top quality.

noun

instep; back of hand

Anatomical term for the upper surface of the foot or hand.

• 足あしの甲こうが痛いたむ。

  The instep of my foot hurts.

• 手ての甲こうに日ひ焼やけ止どめを塗ぬる。

  Apply sunscreen to the back of your hands.

noun

first party; plaintiff; Party A

Legal term used in contracts and documents to designate the first party, often the plaintiff or the party of the first part. Contrasts with 乙 (second party).

See also: 乙 (おつ)

• 契けい約やく書しょでは、甲こうは売うり主ぬしを指さす。

  In the contract, Party A refers to the seller.

• 甲こうの主しゅ張ちょうは認みとめられなかった。

  The plaintiff's claim was not accepted.