カタツムリ

noun

snail

Common word for a land snail, especially the typical garden snail with a spiral shell. Often written in katakana in everyday use.

• 雨あめの後あと、庭にわにカタツムリがたくさん出でてきた。

  After the rain, many snails came out in the garden.

• カタツムリはゆっくり動うごく。

  Snails move slowly.