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shell; remnant; husk; cinder, ash; crust
Kanji 1075

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Synopsis

The flexible 殻 can represent shells from the sea, from trees, and from animals. It also helps to describe people's personalities and can symbolize remnants. Though remnants may seem worthless, the Japanese know how to put many to good use. Find out what coffee grounds can do for you! Also learn a word with 殻 that has become popular since the big earthquake of March 2011.

Revision history:

Feb. 9, 2024: 

  • p. 5 sidebar: In the breakdown of 胡桃, changed "peach tree" to "peach."
  • p. 6 sidebar: Added a 2nd yomi for 木の実の殻.

May 28, 2021:

  • p. 2: Updated the Henshall etymology.
  • p. 11: Added a photo.
  • p. 11: Changed the definition of 小物入れ to “small container” and added a note about a grammatical problem in the sign.
  • p. 13: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Nov. 30, 2012: Originally published.

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