貝
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Base noun form. Refers to shells or shellfish, often used in words like 『貝殻』 (kaigara, 'shell') or 『貝類』 (kairui, 'shellfish').
Theme
At a beachside café in Okinawa, User and their friend Kaito, a marine biology enthusiast, discuss local marine life and food.
貝
かい
shell, shellfish
Nature & EnvironmentAnimals
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kai' (sounds like 'kai' in 貝) shaped like a shell on the beach. 'Kai' → 貝 (kai, 'shell, shellfish').
Cultural Note
In Japan, shells are often collected as souvenirs from beaches, and shellfish like clams and scallops are popular in cuisine, such as in miso soup or grilled dishes.
Forms
Base: 貝Base noun form. Refers to shells or shellfish, often used in words like 『貝殻』 (kaigara, 'shell') or 『貝類』 (kairui, 'shellfish').