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N2 Noun

(かい)shell, shellfish

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      shellfish

    2. Noun

      2.

      seashell, shell

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      (わたし)()きな(かい)は、サザエです。

      The shellfish I like is the turban shell. {shell, shellfish}

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      (かい)(おお)くは、(うみ)(なか)淡水(たんすい)(なか)にいる。

      Many shells are in the sea or in fresh water. {shell, shellfish}

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      ハマグリなどの(かい)は二枚(がい)、サザエなどの(かい)()(がい)です。

      Clams such as Hamaguri are bivalves, and shells such as Turban shells are gastropods. {shell, shellfish}

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      (たし)かに(かい)()()(すこ)しグロテスクだが、(あじ)はとても美味(おい)しい。

      Indeed, the appearance of shellfish is a bit grotesque, but the taste is very delicious. {shell, shellfish}

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      アサリやハマグリなどの(かい)美味(おい)しさを()かってこそ、立派(りっぱ)大人(おとな)である。

      Only those who understand the deliciousness of shellfish such as clams and hard clams can truly be considered mature adults. {shell, shellfish}

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