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鯱

Readings

Kana: しゃち、シャチ
Romaji: shachi, shachi
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)

Note: abbreviation
See also: 鯱 (reading しゃちほこ)

Kanji

鯱
Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち
Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)

鯱

鯱鉾

Readings

Kana: しゃちほこ、しゃっちょこ、さちほこ
Romaji: shachihoko, shatchoko, sachihoko
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)

Kanji

鯱
Readings: しゃちほこ、 しゃち
Meanings: fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)
鉾
Readings: ボウ、 ム、 ほこ
Meanings: halberd, arms, festival float