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“shellfish” in Japanese

貝かい
Illustration of "shellfish" in a Japanese cultural setting
A child collects colorful seashells along the sandy beach, carefully placing them in a small bucket. The sun glistens of…

Usage note

貝 refers to both the living shellfish and the empty shell it leaves behind; it's a common word used when beachcombing or talking about seafood.

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