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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 殳freq #6500

shell, husk, hull

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • から
  • がら

Mnemonic

A wooden shell surrounds a hollow space, like a protective armor shielding its empty interior from the outside.

About this kanji

The kanji 殻 primarily means "shell," referring to the hard outer covering of various objects. It can be used as a noun and is often found in compounds. For example, 卵殻 (らんかく) means "eggshell," highlighting its use in food. Another compound, 殻付き (からつき), translates to "with shell," commonly used when discussing shellfish or certain nuts. Additionally, 殻膜 (からまく) refers to "shell membrane," indicating a protective layer. A useful note is that while this kanji typically describes the outer layer of something, it can also metaphorically suggest a protective barrier in different contexts.

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Example sentences

  • 卵の殻が割れた。

    The eggshell cracked.

Meanings across languages

English
shell, husk, hull
Tiếng Việt
vỏ, vỏ ngoài
日本語
한국어
껍질
中文
id
cangkang
th
เปลือก
es
cáscara
fr
coque
de
Schale
pt
concha

Common compounds

  • 殻膜からまくshell membrane
  • 卵殻らんかくeggshell
  • 殻付きからつきwith shell

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