Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Turtle, tortoise

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Kanji Story

Imagine a turtle slowly crawling on land, with its distinguishing shell on its back. The turtle represents longevity and is associated with a calm and peaceful nature.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '亀' is rarely used in the JLPT. It is not commonly tested but may appear in higher level exams like N1, mainly in reading comprehension sections or in vocabulary related to animals and nature.

Example Sentences

• 亀は長寿のシンボルです。

  Turtles are symbols of longevity.

  かめはちょうじゅのシンボルです。

  kame wa chouju no shinboru desu.

  Pronunciation

• 私は亀のようにゆっくり歩く。

  I walk slowly like a turtle.

  わたしはかめのようにゆっくりあるく。

  watashi wa kame no youni yukkuri aruku.

  Pronunciation

• 亀は水中と陸上の両方で生活します。

  Turtles live both in water and on land.

  かめはすいちゅうとりくじょうのりょうほうでせいかつします。

  kame wa suichuu to rikujou no ryouhou de seikatsu shimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '亀' is not a commonly used character in everyday life. However, it may appear in vocabulary related to animals and nature.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to correctly write the kanji '亀'.

Usage in Japanese Names