noun

  1. cnidocyte, cnida, nematocyst.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
刺胞 しほう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

thorn, pierce, stab
さ.す シ とげ (7th, N2)
thorn
シ とげ (Kentei 1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ
placenta, sac, sheath
ホウ (8th, N1)
month, moon
つき ゲツ ガツ (1st, N5)
wrap, pack up, cover
つつ.む ホウ くる.む (4th, N2)
wrapping enclosure, wrapping radical (no. 20)
ホウ つつ.む (Kentei 1)
self
コ おのれ キ (6th, N1)