すっぽん

Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus…

Meanings

すっぽん · スッポン · べつ also 鼈

  1. noun, usually in kana Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
  2. trap door located on the walkway in a kabuki theatre
  3. bilge pump (used on traditional Japanese ships)

In sentences

スッポンの飼育しいくは難むずかしい。 Taking care of Chinese softshell turtles is difficult. #11045085