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Meanings
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mussels
Refers to the edible shellfish, often in culinary contexts. The French loanword is standard in Japanese.
from French moule
Let's make steamed mussels in wine tonight.
I bought fresh mussels at the market.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を蒸すto steam (mussels)
I steamed the mussels in white wine.
- 〈物〉の殻をむくto shell/peel the shell off (mussels)
I removed the mussel shells before eating.