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58 殻 Shell

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Meaning

Primary

Shell

Alternative

Husk

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Just remember that this word can be used for both animal and seed shells.

Reading

から

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it probably uses the kun'yomi reading. You did not learn this reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

Shells come from (から) living animals. You can't have a shell — or a carapace (から) — unless something was once in there. They have to come from something.

This word isn't limited to animal shells though! It covers seed shells, or husks, too.

Context

Context Sentences

蟹の殻はこの皿に入れてください。

Please put crab shells on this plate.

麦の殻を取ったら、その次はどうするの?

What do we do after removing the husks from wheat?

種の殻を突き破って、芽が出てくる瞬間を捉えたビデオを見ました。

I watched a video that captured the moment when a seed breaks through its shell and sprouts.

Kanji Composition

  • 殻
    • かく
    • Husk
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