甲

こう· also きのえ、かん

carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A

JLPT N1 Common word

Meanings

Noun
carapace; shell
1st in rank; grade A
instep; back of hand
the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)
first sign of the Chinese calendar

All 6 meanings

treble range (in Japanese music); high note