けんさきいかけんさきいかMeanings1nounswordtip squidusually written using kana aloneA species of squid (Photololigo edulis) found in Japanese waters, often used in sushi and sashimi.ケンサキイカは夏なつが旬しゅんです。Swordtip squid is in season during the summer.市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんなけんさきいかを買かった。I bought fresh swordtip squid at the market.