VocabJLPT N1
shell
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. shell
  2. 2. Unix shell
A loanword that can refer to a shell in computing, meaning the interface that allows users to interact with an operating system, or to a shell as a physical outer casing. In everyday conversation it may also refer to the shell of a creature or structure.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"The color of this shell is beautiful," she said.

Sentence 2

"Let's collect shells!" said the child.

Sentence 3

"Wow, this shell is huge!" he said in surprise.

Sentence 4

"What an interesting shape this shell is," she thought.

Sentence 5

"I found a shell at the beach," he told them.