貝殻
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Base noun form. Refers to the hard outer covering of a shellfish or mollusk. Used in phrases like 『貝殻を拾う』 (kaigara o hirou, 'to pick up shells').
Theme
On a beach trip, User and their friend Miyuki collect seashells and talk about marine life and souvenirs.
貝殻
かいがら
shell
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'kai' (sounds like 'kai' in 貝殻) shell on the beach — it's a 'kai shell'! 'Kai' → 貝殻 (kaigara, 'shell').
Cultural Note
In Japan, shells like 『貝殻』 (kaigara, 'shell') are often collected at beaches and used in crafts or as decorations. They symbolize the ocean's beauty and are sometimes featured in traditional art.
Forms
Base: 貝殻Base noun form. Refers to the hard outer covering of a shellfish or mollusk. Used in phrases like 『貝殻を拾う』 (kaigara o hirou, 'to pick up shells').