ゼニガメ

noun

baby spotted turtle; young Japanese pond turtle

Refers to a young Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica), often seen in pet shops or in the wild. The name literally means 'coin turtle', from the small, coin-like appearance of the hatchling.

See also: イシガメ

• ペットショップで小ちいさなゼニガメを見みつけた。

  I found a tiny baby turtle at the pet shop.

• ゼニガメは成せい長ちょうすると甲こう羅らの模も様ようが変かわる。

  As the baby turtle grows, the pattern on its shell changes.