JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
殻 — husk
- Reading
- カク・コク・バイ・から・がら
- Meaning
- husk; nut shell
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
殻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is カク・コク・バイ・から・がら and it means husk; nut shell. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
殻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 殻 (shell) and 貝殻 (shell).
Japanese words containing 殻
Frequently asked questions
What does 殻 mean in Japanese?
殻 means husk; nut shell in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 殻 read?
殻 is read カク・コク・バイ・から・がら. Reading it inside real words — 殻 and 貝殻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 殻 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 殻 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 殻 in a word?
A common word containing 殻 is 殻 (から) — "shell". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 殻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 殻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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