貝

Meaning

1. n
   shellfish
2. n
   seashell; shell
3. n
   Japanese Babylon (Babylonia japonica); Japanese ivory shell
4. n abbreviation
   spinning top (traditionally made from a Japanese Babylon shell)

Example sentences

• 火力とお鍋と貝の種類によるわ。

  It depends on the strength of the flame, the pan used and the type of ingredients.

• 私が手にしてるのは貝の化石です。

  What I have in my hand is a fossil seashell.

• 砂浜でいろんな貝を拾うのは実に楽しい。

  It is a lot of fun picking various shells on the sands.