also: こえび
noun
Refers specifically to true shrimp of the infraorder Caridea, as opposed to larger prawns or lobsters.
この川では小エビがたくさん捕れます。
You can catch a lot of small shrimp in this river.
noun
small shrimp; small prawn; small lobster
General term for any small shrimp-like crustacean, including small prawns or lobsters. Often used in cooking contexts.
小エビの天ぷらが大好きです。
I love small shrimp tempura.
Full katakana spelling, often used in menus or for emphasis.
Compound of 小 (small) and エビ (shrimp). The kanji forms 海老 and 蝦 are both used for shrimp, with 海老 being more common.