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玳瑁
玳瑁
Readings
Kana:
たいまい、タイマイ
Romaji:
taimai, taimai
Kana
Romaji
Definition
noun
1
hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Note:
word usually written using kana alone
Kanji
玳
Readings:
タイ、 たいまい
Meaning:
tortoise shell
瑁
Readings:
マイ、 バイ、 ボウ、 モウ
Meaning:
ancient Chinese imperial jewels