Kanji details for 鯱
鯱
fabulous dolphin-like fish, killer whale, (kokuji)
KUN:
- しゃちほこshachihoko
- しゃちshachi
Example words(showing 9 results)
noun
•
Haviside's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii)(usually kana)
Other readings:
コシャチイルカ
noun
1.
orca (Orcinus orca), killer whale, grampus(usually kana)
2.
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)(abbreviation)(only relevant for しゃち)
See also:鯱 (しゃちほこ)
Other readings:
シャチ
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】
noun
•
lobster moth (Stauropus fagi persimilis)(usually kana)
All readings:
しゃちほこが《天社蛾》
、しゃちほこが《鯱蛾》
、シャチホコガ
noun
•
ridge-end tile with the figure of a shachihoko (e.g. on a castle)
See also:鯱 (しゃちほこ)
noun, auxillary suru verb
1.
headstand
See also:逆立ち (さかだち)
2.
doing one's best, doing something to the best of one's ability
Other readings:
鯱立ち【しゃっちょこだち】
、しゃっちょこ立ち【しゃっちょこだち】