Jisho

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Noun
1. Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica)Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. Japanese pond turtleThe Japanese pond turtle (Mauremys japonica) is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. It is endemic to Japan. Its Japanese name is nihon ishigame that means Japanese stone turtle. Its population has decreased somewhat due to habitat loss, but it is not yet considered a threatened species. This species is known to hybridize with the Chinese pond turtle, the Chinese stripe-necked turtle and the Chinese box turtle (and possibly other Geoemydidae) in captivity.
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ニホンイシガメ

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