べっこう飴あめ

noun

tortoise-shell candy; hard candy

A traditional Japanese hard candy made by pouring sugar syrup onto a griddle, often shaped into lollipops. Named for its resemblance to tortoise shell (鼈甲).

See also: 鼈甲色

• 縁えん日にちでべっこう飴あめを買かった。

  I bought tortoise-shell candy at the festival.

• べっこう飴あめは飴あめ細ざい工くによく使つかわれる。

  Tortoise-shell candy is often used in candy crafting.