noun
crab innards; crab tomalley; brown meat of crab
The soft, miso-like paste found inside a crab's shell, especially the hepatopancreas. Considered a delicacy in Japan.
カニ味噌は濃厚な味わいで、日本酒によく合う。
Crab innards have a rich flavor and go well with sake.
カニを食べるときは、甲羅の中のカニ味噌までしっかり味わう。
When eating crab, I thoroughly enjoy even the crab innards inside the shell.
noun
miso mixed with crab innards
A prepared food where crab innards or scraps are mixed into miso paste, often used as a seasoning or spread.
この地域では、カニ味噌を使った鍋料理が名物だ。
In this region, hot pot dishes using miso mixed with crab innards are a specialty.
Compound of カニ (crab) and 味噌 (miso), named for its miso-like appearance and texture. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is straightforwardly descriptive.