甲状腺
こうじょうせん thyroid (gland)
Why it means this
甲状 (shield-shaped — from Greek 'thyreos') + 腺 (a gland) — the thyroid gland, named for its shape.
Breakdown
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こうじょうせん thyroid (gland)
甲状 (shield-shaped — from Greek 'thyreos') + 腺 (a gland) — the thyroid gland, named for its shape.
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.