しゃち
Meanings
Noun
Usually written in kana
1. orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; grampus
2. mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
when read as "しゃち"
Kanji used
fabulous dolphin-like fish
Pitch accent
しゃ
Used in vocabulary (4 in total)
golden dolphin
mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)