- kabi mold, mould, mildew
Often used in everyday contexts about household mold, but usually written in kana (かび) rather than kanji; formal writing may use 黴.
浴室に黴が生えた。
Yokushitsu ni kabi ga haeta.
Mold grew in the bathroom.
黴の匂いがする。
Kabi no nioi ga suru.
It smells moldy.
⚖️ Not to be confused with カビ (often written in katakana in scientific contexts), which is the same word.
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