カビ

かび
noun
mold; mildew
1. mold; mildew
A type of fungus that grows in damp conditions, appearing as fuzzy patches on food, walls, or other surfaces.
パンにカビが生(は)えた。
Mold grew on the bread.
浴室(よくしつ)のカビを取(と)る。
I remove the mold in the bathroom.
梅雨(つゆ)の時期(じき)はカビが発生(はっせい)しやすい。
Mold tends to grow during the rainy season.

WRITING:
Usually written in katakana (カビ), but can also be written as 黴(かび).

VERB PATTERNS:

  • カビが生(は)える - mold grows
  • カビが発生(はっせい)する - mold occurs
  • カビを取(と)る - to remove mold
  • カビが付(つ)く - mold forms (on something)

TYPES:

  • 黒(くろ)カビ - black mold
  • 白(しろ)カビ - white mold
  • 青(あお)カビ - blue mold (including penicillium)

COLLOCATIONS:

  • カビ臭(くさ)い - moldy, musty (smell)
  • カビ防止(ぼうし) - mold prevention
  • カビ取(と)り - mold removal
  • カビ取(と)り剤(ざい) - mold remover

CULTURAL NOTE:
Japan's humid climate, especially during 梅雨(つゆ) (rainy season), makes mold prevention a common household concern.

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Added 2026.1.19 7:21 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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