LingakuFrequency rank: 11,019. – 11,041.
- shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; plastron
- person's back
- years of experience
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- shell (of crab, tortoise, etc.); carapace; plastron
- person's back
- years of experience
This meaning refers to the hard protective outer covering found on certain animals, like crabs and tortoises. It serves as a defense mechanism and structural support.
The turtle is protected by its shell.
This meaning can refer to the physical back of a person, often used in contexts discussing posture, health, or support from others.
This meaning implies the length of time someone has been engaged in a particular field or profession, often signifying expertise or proficiency.
Generated collocations (experimental)
こうら甲羅をもつ持つto have a shellかめ亀のこうら甲羅tortoise shellこうら甲羅があるいきもの生き物creatures with shellsこうら甲羅のようなたて盾shield resembling a shellこうら甲羅をぬぐ脱ぐto shed a shellこうら甲羅のほご保護protection of the shellこうら甲羅におおわれた覆われたcovered with a shellけいけんをつむ経験を積むこと きごう(あlそalso こうら甲羅 いんin ああるa ふぃぎゅらてぃぶfigurative せんすsenseきごう)gaining years of experienceこうら甲羅にかくれる隠れるto hide under the shellせなか背中のこうら甲羅shell on the back
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