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“turtle” in Japanese

亀かめ
Illustration of "turtle" in a Japanese cultural setting
A small turtle slowly crawls across a sunlit garden path, its dark shell gleaming as it moves toward a shallow pond surr…

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In Japan, turtles symbolize longevity and are often seen as lucky creatures; they appear in folktales and are kept as pets in homes with gardens or ponds.

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