玉貝

珠貝

Readings

Kana: たまがい、タマガイ

Romaji: tamagai, tamagai

Definitions

noun

1

moon snail (Naticidae spp.); moon shell

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

Marten's pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii); Akoya pearl oyster

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 阿古屋貝

Kanji

玉

Readings: ギョク、 たま、 たま-、 -だま

Meanings: jewel, ball

貝

Readings: バイ、 かい

Meaning: shellfish

珠

Readings: シュ、 たま

Meanings: pearl, gem, jewel