Chinese pond turtle; Reeves' turtle
A species of turtle native to East Asia, commonly kept as a pet. The name literally means 'stink turtle' due to the odor it can emit.
The Chinese pond turtle is a type of turtle commonly seen in Japan.
I bought a small Reeves' turtle at the pet shop.
stink bug; shield bug
Refers to insects of the family Pentatomidae, known for the foul odor they release when threatened. This sense is less common than the turtle sense and is usually written in kana or with the kanji 椿象.
See also: カメムシ
The insect called kusagame releases a bad smell when touched.
I found a stink bug in the garden.
Katakana spelling is common and avoids confusion with the kanji forms, which are rare and may be misread.
Alternate kanji spelling for the turtle sense, literally 'grass turtle'. Even rarer than 臭亀.
Kanji spelling for the turtle sense, literally 'stink turtle'. Rarely used; the kana form is preferred.
The name クサガメ literally means 'stink turtle' (臭い亀), from the musky odor the turtle can produce. The insect sense is an extension of this name due to the similar defensive odor.