ウバガイ

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Meanings

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Sakhalin surf clam

usually written using kana alone

A large edible clam found in northern Japan, often used in sushi and miso soup. Also known as ホッキ貝.

See also: ホッキかい

北ほっ海かい道どうではウバガイの刺さし身みが名めい物ぶつだ。
In Hokkaido, Sakhalin surf clam sashimi is a local specialty.
ウバガイはホッキ貝がいとも呼よばれる。
The Sakhalin surf clam is also called hokkigai.