しゃちほこ
Meanings
Noun
1. mythical carp with the head of a lion and the body of a fish (auspicious protectors of well-being)
Kanji used
fabulous dolphin-like fish
Pitch accent
しゃ
ちほこ
Used in vocabulary (3 in total)
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
lobster moth (Stauropus fagi persimilis)