Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (にし) in Japanese

螺, 辛螺
Kana Reading
にし, ニシ
Romaji
nishi, nishi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    small spiral-shelled snail


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

7 strokes

spicy, bitter, hot, acrid

On'Yomi: シン

Kun'Yomi: から.い, つら.い, -づら.い, かのと

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17 strokes

small, edible, helical fresh-water mollusk

On'Yomi: ラ

Kun'Yomi: にし, にな

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