kou
carapace, shell
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  1. kou 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)
  2. kan treble range (in Japanese music), high note
  3. kinoe first sign of the Chinese calendar
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Armor, High (voice), A Grade, First Class, Former, Instep, Carapace
On: こう,かん Kun: きのえ
5 strokes N1
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