貝
Clam
| on’yomi | kun’yomi | Radicals |
|---|---|---|
| n/i | かい | 貝 |
Meaning: Clam
Same as the radical 貝! This is a CLAM.
Reading: n/i
The reading for the on’yomi isn’t important. The kun’yomi is. Let’s look at that.
Vocabulary
There’s only one vocab word to learn in this very short kanji lesson. But, it will help you to learn the kun’yomi reading of this kanji, so that’s good.
a 貝（かい）＝ Shell
- Meaning: Sort of the same as the kanji. A clam has a shell. Really, you can think of this as something that’s a shellfish.
- Reading: To remember かい we use the word “coyote” – Imagine a coyote (かい) with a huge clam shell making up its back area. You try to punch it, but the coyote clam shell skin is too strong.