コヤスガイ
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Meanings
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cowrie; cowry
usually written using kana alone
Refers to cowrie shells, especially the chocolate cowrie (Mauritia mauritiana). Often used in contexts of traditional games or as a charm for safe childbirth.
See also: タカラガイ · ハチジョウダカラガイ
My grandmother kept a cowrie shell as a charm.
I found a rare cowrie shell on the beach.