Definition of 鯱 (しゃちほこ)
しゃちほこ
鯱
しゃちほこ
shachihoko
noun
•
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
Other readings:
鯱【しゃっちょこ】
、鯱【さちほこ】
、鯱鉾【しゃちほこ】
Related Kanji
| 鯱 | fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji) |
| 鉾 | halberd, arms, festival float |