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あさり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word あさり

浅蜊
蛤仔
アサリ
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #44083
1

Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum); Japanese littleneck clam

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1253
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

shallow
superficial
frivolous
wretched
shameful

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あさ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あざ
13 strokes

Meanings

a kind of bivalve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あさり
12 strokes

Meanings

clam

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はまぐり
5 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

offspring (animal)
detailed
fine

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
た.える
18 strokes

Meanings

short necked clam
dace
chub
(kokuji)

Readings

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あさり
うぐい
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