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貝
On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
かい
kai
shellfish
nature
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Strokes7
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Radical貝shell(7)
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Component Breakdown
貝=
目八
eye + 八
Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of shell. Ancient currency.
Symbolism
Shell, treasure, money. Represents ancient value and sea bounty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming