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Noun
1. Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)Usually written using kana alone
Noun
2. trap door located on the walkway in a kabuki theatreOnly applies to すっぽん
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3. bilge pump (used on traditional Japanese ships)Only applies to すっぽん
Wikipedia definition
4. Chinese softshell turtleThe Chinese softshell turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis), formerly known as Trionyx sinensis, was described by Wiegmann in 1835. The species is also referred to as the Asiatic Soft Shelled Turtle. There is a subspecies japonicus which is sometimes erroneously listed as Pelodiscus japonica.
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Other forms
鼈 【べつ】スッポン
Notes
べつ: Out-dated or obsolete kana usage.

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