No. 1,959 in Japanese
かめ
Turtle or tortoise.
In a sentence
かめはゆっくり歩きます。
The turtle walks slowly.
In this sentence, 'かめ' is used to refer to a turtle, an animal, showcasing its characteristic behavior of walking slowly.
その陶器のかめは古代のものです。
That pottery jar is from ancient times.
Here, 'かめ' refers to a pot or jar, specifically a pottery item, demonstrating its use in historical or cultural contexts.
かめの甲羅はとても頑丈です。
The turtle's shell is very sturdy.
'かめ' again refers to a turtle, this time highlighting its biological characteristic of having a sturdy shell.
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