甲
armor · high (voice) · A grade · first class · former · instep · carapace
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of turtle shell. First.
Symbolism
Shell, deck, Koshien. Represents first.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Words written with 甲
Four-Character Compounds
甲論乙駁
こうろんおつばく
arguments pro and con
Proverbs & Idioms
甲羅を経る
こうらをへる
To go through many years
Gaining experience over time
Poetry
むざんやな甲の下のきりぎりす
How pitiless — a cricket under the helmet.
Anime & Manga
甲鉄城のカバネリ
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress
A well-known work with 甲 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
甲斐姫
Name contains 甲
Lady Kai , speculated to have been born in April 15, 1572, was a Japanese female warrior, onna-musha from the Sengoku Period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“armor”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 甲 mean in Japanese?
甲 means armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace.
How do you read 甲?
On'yomi: コウ、カン (KOU, KAN). Kun'yomi: きのえ (kinoe).
How many strokes does 甲 have?
甲 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 甲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
甲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means armor, high (voice), A grade, first class, former, instep, carapace. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.