noun
Dungeness crab
Refers to the Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister), a species of crab found on the west coast of North America. The name combines 'America' and 'ichō-gani' (a type of crab).
アメリカイチョウガニは北米西海岸でよく獲れる。
Dungeness crabs are commonly caught on the west coast of North America.
イチョウガニ is a general term for crabs of the genus Cancer, while アメリカイチョウガニ specifically refers to the Dungeness crab.
Compound of アメリカ (America) and イチョウガニ (a type of crab), referring to the Dungeness crab native to North America.