カビ
Meanings
1
mold; mildew
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the fuzzy or powdery growth of fungi on organic matter, especially in damp conditions.
Mold grew on the bread.
I clean the mold in the bathroom.
Usage patterns
- カビが生えるfor mold to grow
Mold grew on the wall in the damp room.
- カビを取るto remove mold
I removed the mold that had formed in the corner of the bathtub.
- カビを防ぐto prevent mold
This container has an effect that prevents mold.
- カビの匂いがするto smell moldy
When I opened the old book, it smelled moldy.