Vocabulary
牡蠣

牡か蠣き

kaki
Common N2 noun

Translations

1. oyster
2. shellfish

Notes

Oysters are considered a delicacy in many cultures and are often associated with winter cuisine in Japan. They are typically enjoyed raw, grilled, or in hot pots.

Examples

牡か蠣きは新鮮しんせんなうちに食たべるのが一番いちばんです。

Kaki wa shinsen na uchi ni taberu no ga ichiban desu.

It's best to eat oysters while they're fresh.

彼は牡か蠣きアレルギーがあります。

Kare wa kaki arerugī ga arimasu.

He has an allergy to oysters.

牡か蠣きは冬ふゆの味覚みかくの一ひとつです。

Kaki wa fuyu no mikaku no hitotsu desu.

Oysters are one of the tastes of winter.