JLPT N1

shell; husk; crust

Item 16 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 殳 (weapon)

Readings

On'yomiカク
Kun'yomiから

Mnemonic

Cracking open a hard SHELL with a striking weapon.

Example Words

貝殻 (かいがら) seashell
卵殻 (らんかく) eggshell
地殻 (ちかく) earth's crust