Memory phrase for the Kanji: 貝


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Meaning

shell

Pronunciation


kai

Explanation

Image of a cone-shell with two feelers/antennas (Shells were used as substitute for money, therefore its further meaning as 'money' when used as a radical.)

Mnemonic

A shell with feelers.

Radicals

moneyshell a cowries-shell (used as money)
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Vocabulary

 貝  かい  shell/shellfish
 貝殻  かいがら  shell
 貝焼き  かい・やき  shellfish baked in the shell​


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