JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
貝 — shellfish
- Reading
- バイ・かい
- Meaning
- shellfish
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貝 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is バイ・かい and it means shellfish. 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.
貝 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貝 (shell) and 貝殻 (shell).
Japanese words containing 貝
Frequently asked questions
What does 貝 mean in Japanese?
貝 means shellfish in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貝 read?
貝 is read バイ・かい. Reading it inside real words — 貝 and 貝殻 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貝 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 貝 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貝 in a word?
A common word containing 貝 is 貝 (かい) — "shell". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貝 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貝 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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