JLPT N3
亀
亀 (kame) is the slow-moving, shell-backed reptile. It’s a symbol of long life in Japan.
Readings
Other forms
カメ Katakana form, common in scientific contexts or for emphasis
Noun
"Turtle" / "Tortoise"
Refers to the reptile with a hard shell, covering both sea turtles (ウミガメ) and land tortoises (リクガメ).
Example
池 で 亀 が ゆっくり と 甲羅干し を し ています 。
A turtle is sunbathing slowly on its shell in the pond.
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