How to use 殻 (から)

Meaning of 殻

The Japanese verb "殻" (から, kara) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:

1. Shell / Husk: Refers to the hard outer covering of nuts, eggs, some seeds, or animals like crustaceans.
   • Example: 卵の殻を割る。
   • Translation: Crack the eggshell.
2. Remains / Empty shell: Can also metaphorically mean something that is left behind or remains, like an empty shell after the life or essence has gone.
   • Example: 戦争の後の街はまるで殻のようだった。
   • Translation: The city after the war was like an empty shell.

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