Quick answer
貝 is the kanji for "Clam / Shell / Shellfish". A common reading is かい (kai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Clam / Shell / Shellfish
Also : Clam · Shell · Shellfish
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 貝 represents 'SHELLFISH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of shellfish.
On-reading: ばい — remember this sound by associating it with shellfish. Kun-reading: かい.
Example Sentences
アサリやハマグリなどの貝料理は、旨味が豊富でおいしいです。
あさりやはまぐりなどのかいりょうりは、うまみがほうふでおいしいです。
Shellfish dishes like clams and hamaguri are rich in umami flavor and delicious.
海岸で貝殻を集めるのが子供の頃から好きでした。
かいがんでかいがらをあつめるのがこどものころからすきでした。
I've loved collecting shells on the beach since childhood.
Vocabulary using 貝
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