also: にたりがい
Korean mussel; Mytilus coruscus
Slang term for the Korean mussel, a species of edible saltwater mussel. Also known as 貽貝 (いがい).
See also: イガイ
Korean mussels are often used in Korean cuisine.
silicone male masturbator; pocket pussy
Slang term for a silicone receptacle designed for male masturbation, often shaped like a mussel. The name comes from the resemblance to the shellfish.
Apparently some people buy silicone masturbators online.
Standard katakana-kanji spelling for both senses; the katakana portion is conventional for this word.
Ateji spelling using kanji for the sound; rarely used in practice.
Hiragana spelling; sometimes used in informal contexts or when avoiding katakana.
The origin is uncertain. The word may be a playful or slang coinage, possibly from the resemblance of the silicone toy to a mussel shell. The kanji 似たり (resembling) is likely ateji.