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VocabJLPT N3

turtle

Noun

Definitions

1. tortoise
2. turtle
3. heavy drinker
4. turtle crest

This noun refers to a turtle or tortoise, the slow-moving reptile with a hard protective shell. It appears in fables and proverbs, such as the Japanese version of the tortoise and the hare story, and is also a popular pet in Japan.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A tortoise was plodding along in the park this morning — I couldn't help but smile.

Sentence 2

Was I being too cautious again, like a tortoise…?

Sentence 3

I picked up some tortoise substrate at the home improvement store nearby.

Sentence 4

A staff member was warning visitors, "Please don't feed the tortoises."

Sentence 5

Hey, can tortoises eat vegetables?