Meaning

Tortoise, Turtle

Readings

Radical

亀 — turtle (Kangxi radical #213)

Components

• 𠂊
• 电

Example sentences

• 耐震性の悪い建物に亀裂が生じることもある。Also cracks may form in buildings that aren't Earthquake proof.
• 遠くからは、その小さな島は亀のように見えた。The small island looked like a tortoise from a distance.
• 亀の甲より年の功。Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.

Appears in

Not used as a component of other kanji in this set.