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JLPT N3

貝殻

貝殻 means ‘seashell’ in Japanese. It’s the kind you find at the beach.

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貝がら common alternative
Noun

Seashell / Shell

The hard, empty outer covering of a shellfish, such as a clam, scallop, or snail.

Example

海岸 で たくさん の きれいな 貝殻 を 拾った 。

I picked up a lot of beautiful seashells on the coast.

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貝殻 means 'seashell' in Japanese. It's the kind you find at the beach.
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