甲こう乙おつ丙へいMeaningsNoun1. A, B and C; first, second and thirdKanji used甲outer shell乙latter丙third in classComposed of甲こう乙おつfirst and second; A and B; superiority and (or) inferiority; distinction (in quality); discernment; discriminationNoun丙へいthird rank; third class; third person (in a contract, etc.); third sign of the Chinese calendarNoun