Kanji

Stroke count: 23

Meaning: mold, mildew

Kunyomi: かび かび.る か.びる

Onyomi: バイ マイ

Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: black

Examples

Onyomi Examples

梅雨 ツユ rainy season (in Japan usu. from early June to mid-July), rain during the rainy season

ばい菌 バイキン germ, germs, bacteria, bug, something dirty or harmful, vermin

防カビ ボウカビ mold prevention, mildew prevention

防カビ ボウカビ mold prevention, mildew prevention

青カビ アオカビ blue mold, blue mould, penicillium

Kunyomi Examples

かび mold, mould, mildew

カビが生える カビがはえる to get moldy, to get mouldy, to get out-of-fashion

防カビ ぼうカビ mold prevention, mildew prevention

青カビ あおカビ blue mold, blue mould, penicillium

びる かびる to get moldy (mouldy), to get musty, to develop mildew

びる かびる to get moldy (mouldy), to get musty, to develop mildew