Vocabulary

What does かび (kabi) mean?

かび means mold, mildew.

Quick facts
Reading	かび
Romaji	kabi
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

かびかび

N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkabi

mold, mildew

Example sentences

押(お)し入(い)れの壁(かべ)にかびが生(は)えてしまった。
Mold has grown on the wall of the closet.
梅雨(つゆ)の季節(きせつ)はパンにかびが生(は)えやすい。
During the rainy season, bread easily grows mold.