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Cultural Context
Etymology
Pictograph of shell. Ancient currency.
Symbolism
Shell, treasure, money. Represents ancient value and sea bounty.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Fish swimming
Component Breakdown
貝=
目八
eye + 八
Words & Expressions
Words written with 貝
貝殻かいがらseashell
宇柳貝ウルグアイuruguay
Related Figures & Stories
貝原益軒
Name contains 貝
Kaibara Ekken or Ekiken, also known as Atsunobu , was a Japanese Neo-Confucianist philosopher and botanist.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“shellfish”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 貝 mean in Japanese?
貝 means shellfish.
How do you read 貝?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: かい (kai).
How many strokes does 貝 have?
貝 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 貝 (shell).
Is 貝 a good kanji for a tattoo?
貝 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shellfish. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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