Meaning of 夜光貝(やこうがい) in Japanese

夜光貝
Kana Reading
やこうがい, ヤコウガイ
Romaji
yakōgai, yakōgai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    great green turban (Turbo marmoratus)

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貝 JLPT 2

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On'Yomi: バイ

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光 JLPT 4

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On'Yomi: コウ

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夜 JLPT 4

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On'Yomi: ヤ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よる

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