甲 | Japanese meaning

甲【こう】

Frequency rank: 13,982. – 14,035. (for form こう: 237.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

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)lawsee also 乙【おつ】

Forms

甲【こう】Frequency rank: 13,982. – 14,035.
こうFrequency rank: 237.

Generated definitions (experimental)

carapace; shell

This meaning refers to the hard protective outer covering of certain animals, such as turtles or crustaceans. It is used in contexts relating to biology or anatomy.

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The turtle's shell is very hard.

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Look at the crab's carapace.

1st in rank; grade A

This meaning indicates a high level of quality or rank. It is often used in academic or professional contexts to signify excellence or superiority.

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He always receives grade A results.

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That product is of grade A quality.

instep; back of hand

This meaning refers to specific parts of the body. It is used in anatomical or medical contexts when discussing parts of the feet or hands.

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The instep of my foot hurts.

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There is a cut on the back of my hand.

the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)

This meaning is used in legal contexts to denote the primary participant in a contract or legal document. It signifies the party that initiates legal action or is primarily responsible.

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The contract specifies the A party.

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In the trial, the A party participated as the plaintiff.

Generated collocations (experimental)

carapace; shellhigh-pitched voicehard to distinguish between A and B; difficult to judgethyroid glandこうしんえつ甲信越Kōshin'etsu region (in Japan)Kōfu (capital of Yamanashi Prefecture)beetlefirst grade; Grade Adeck (of a ship)worth; result; meritthe A party in a contractinstep; back of the handwarrior of rank A