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べっ甲こう

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Meanings

1

noun

tortoiseshell (hawksbill turtle)

Refers to the shell of the hawksbill turtle (タイマイ), used for ornaments and crafts.

See also: タイマイ

2

noun

tortoiseshell (Chinese soft-shelled turtle)

Used in Chinese medicine; specifically from the shell of the Chinese soft-shelled turtle (スッポン).

See also: すっぽん