Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (つぶ) in Japanese

螺, 海螺
Kana Reading
つぶ, つび, つみ, ツブ
Romaji
tsubu, tsubi, tsumi, tsubu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    whelk (esp. Neptunea and Buccinum spp.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    small spiral-shelled snail (esp. a pond snail)


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JLPT 4

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sea, ocean

On'Yomi: カイ

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Kun'Yomi: うみ

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On'Yomi: ラ

Kun'Yomi: にし, にな

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