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4 貝 Shellfish

Alternative Meanings

Shell

Radical Combination

Readings

On’yomi

None

Kun’yomi

かい

Nanori

None

Meaning Mnemonic

The shellfish radical and the shellfish kanji are the same! It can be just the shell part too.

Reading Mnemonic

To get some shellfish, all you have to do is hop in your kayak (かい) and get some. Shellfish live in the water.

Visually Similar Kanji

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