Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 玉貝(たまがい) in Japanese

玉貝, 珠貝
Kana Reading
たまがい, タマガイ
Romaji
tamagai, tamagai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    moon snail (Naticidae spp.); moon shell
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    Marten's pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii); Akoya pearl oyster


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

shellfish

On'Yomi: バイ

Kun'Yomi: かい

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JLPT 1

10 strokes

pearl, gem, jewel

On'Yomi: シュ

Kun'Yomi: たま

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JLPT 2

5 strokes

jewel, ball

On'Yomi: ギョク

Kun'Yomi: たま, たま-, -だま

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