鯱

Readings

Kana: しゃち、シャチ

Romaji: shachi, shachi

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)