red frog crab; Ranina ranina
A species of crab with a reddish, frog-like appearance. Used in biological and culinary contexts.
Red frog crabs are sometimes caught for food.
I saw a red frog crab on display at the aquarium.
Standard katakana spelling for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 旭 (あさひ, 'morning sun') and 蟹 (かに, 'crab'), possibly referring to its reddish color. The exact origin is uncertain.