Shellfish in Japanese
"shellfish" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
貝
kai
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "shellfish". The most common choice is shown first.
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shellfish
Reading: bai
7 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph of shell. Ancient currency.
What it carries
Shell, treasure, money. Represents ancient value and sea bounty.
Related kanji for "shellfish"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shellfish?
The most common kanji for "shellfish" is 貝, read as bai. It means shellfish. Related kanji: 介 (shellfish).
How many strokes does 貝 have?
貝 has 7 strokes.