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VocabJLPT N2

shellfish

Noun

Definitions

1. shellfish
2. seashell

Refers to shellfish or mollusks in general, such as clams, oysters, or scallops. It appears in cooking and nature contexts and is also the name for the shell itself. The word can refer to the living creature or just the hard outer shell found on a beach.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The shellfish ramen at that place was surprisingly refined — I was impressed!

Sentence 2

Ugh, I cut my finger on a shell again. Worst.

Sentence 3

Hey, is that shellfish still alive?

Sentence 4

Um, the shell is cracked — can I return it?

Sentence 5

Honestly, waiting for the shellfish to purge is the most tedious part.