English–Japanese
“shellfish” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikai
Example
市場で新鮮な貝を買います。shi jō de shin sen na kai o ka i ma su
I buy fresh shellfish at the market.
How to say “shellfish” in Japanese
“Shellfish” in Japanese is 貝 (kai).
Centers on a hard-shelled aquatic creature and, by extension, the shell that protects it.
Example sentences with 貝
このスープには貝のうまみがよく出ています。ko no sū pu ni wa kai no u ma mi ga yo ku de te i ma su
This soup has a rich shellfish flavor.
Tips for using 貝
- English shellfish includes shrimp and crabs, whereas 貝 (kai) usually refers to mollusks such as clams and oysters.