Vocab Info
A2 Noun
甲carapace, shell, 1st in rank, grade A, instep, back of hand, the A party (e.g. in a contract), the first party, plaintiff (label in legal documents)
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
carapace, shell
Noun
2.
1st in rank, grade A
Noun
3.
instep, back of hand
Noun
4.
the A party (e.g. in a contract), the first party, plaintiff (label in legal documents)
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甲 【こう】
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亀の体は硬い甲に守られています。
The body of a turtle is protected by a hard shell.
先生:「殊勲甲の勉強への姿勢を見習いなさい。」
Teacher: 'Learn from the attitude towards studying of the first-ranked distinguished student.'
手の甲は日焼けしているが、手の平は日焼けしていない。
The back of the hand is sunburned, but the palm of the hand is not sunburned.
足の甲にビーチサンダルの形の日焼けが出来てしまいました。
I ended up getting a suntan on the top of my foot in the shape of beach sandals.
成績表示の際、甲は第一位という意味を指すと聞いたことがあります。
I have heard that during the display of grades, 'grade A' could mean the first rank. (highest of ranks)
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