No. 2,047 in Japanese
亀
Turtle or tortoise.
In a sentence
亀は長寿の象徴です。
The turtle is a symbol of longevity.
The word "亀" is used here to represent turtles in general in a symbolic and cultural context.
飼っている亀に毎朝餌をあげます。
I feed the turtle I have as a pet every morning.
The word "亀" refers to a specific pet turtle owned by the speaker, emphasizing an individual animal.
池に亀がゆっくり泳いでいるのを見ました。
I saw a turtle swimming slowly in the pond.
Here, "亀" describes a turtle observed in its natural environment, likely referring to a single instance of the turtle.
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