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貝殻

貝殼、 貝がら

Reading

Kana: かいがら
Romaji: kaigara
Kana
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Definition

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shell

Kanji

Readings: バイ、 かい
Meaning: shellfish
Readings: カク、 コク、 バイ、 から、 がら
Meanings: husk, nut shell
Readings: カク、 コク、 バイ、 から
Meanings: husk, nut shell

Example Sentences

うみできれいな(かい)がらをひろった。
➥I picked up a pretty shell at the seaside.
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トムは(うつく)しい(かい)がらを浜辺(はまべ)でひろった。
➥Tom picked up some pretty shells on the beach.
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(わたし)岸辺(きしべ)(うつく)しい貝殻(かいがら)()つけた。
➥I found a beautiful shell on the shore.
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プレゼントにするきれいな(かい)がらをひろいにいったよ!
➥I went looking for pretty shells as a present!
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