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スッポンタケ (すっぽんたけ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

スッポンタケ

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Meanings

1

common stinkhorn (Phallus impudicus)

usually written using kana alone

A type of mushroom known for its foul smell; the name literally means 'snapping turtle mushroom'.

スッポンタケは独どく特とくの悪あく臭しゅうでハエを引ひき寄よ

せる

。

The common stinkhorn attracts flies with its distinctive foul odor.

Kanji

鼈snapping turtle, fresh-water turtle
茸mushroom

Written forms

スッポンタケUsage100%
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this mushroom name; usually written in kana.
鼈すっぽん茸たけ
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is preferred.

Etymology

The name スッポンタケ literally means 'snapping turtle mushroom', likely from a perceived resemblance to a snapping turtle's head or neck.