Translation guide
A type of crab known for its flattened, paddle-like back legs used for swimming. In Japanese, the most common term is ワタリガニ, which refers to several edible species in the family Portunidae.
The learner wants to refer to a swimming crab in general, especially in culinary or everyday contexts.
The standard Japanese word for swimming crab, especially the edible varieties like the blue crab or gazami crab. Often used in cooking and at fish markets.
Swimming crab is delicious when added to miso soup.
Specifically refers to the Japanese blue crab (Portunus trituberculatus), the most common edible swimming crab in Japan. More precise than ワタリガニ but less widely used in everyday conversation.
Refers to the flower crab (Portunus pelagicus), another swimming crab species. Mainly used in scientific or regional contexts.
The flower crab is found in southern Japan.
Gazami crabs are in season during winter.