甲
Kanji · N1
甲 / armor
Kanji for armor, high (voice), or A grade.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、カン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きのえ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
甲 carries the meaning armor, high (voice), or A grade.
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Common compounds with 甲
甲斐性かいしょうresourcefulness / ability / dependability
手の甲てのこうback of the hand
甲乙こうおつfirst and second / A and B
甲こうcarapace / shell
やり甲斐やりがいvalue in doing something / feeling that something is worth doing / rewarding feeling
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