ヤモリ
ヤ
モ
リ
Meanings
1
gecko; house lizard
usually written using kana alone
Common small lizard often seen on walls and ceilings in Japanese homes. The name ヤモリ (家守) literally means 'house protector' because it was believed to guard homes.
At night, a gecko appears on the wall.
Geckos eat harmful insects for us.