Meaning of 貝柱(かいばしら) in Japanese

貝柱
Kana Reading
かいばしら
Romaji
kaibashira
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    adductor muscle
  • Parts of speech
    food term
    Meaning
    adductor muscle of a bivalve (e.g. scallop, etc.)

Related Kanji

貝 JLPT 2

7 strokes

shellfish

On'Yomi: バイ

Kun'Yomi: かい

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柱 JLPT 2

9 strokes

pillar, post, cylinder, support

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: はしら

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