noun
bigfin reef squid; oval squid
A species of squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) found in warm coastal waters. Also known as アオリイカ.
See also: アオリイカ
ミズイカは沖縄の海でよく見られる。
Bigfin reef squid are often seen in the seas around Okinawa.
市場で新鮮なミズイカを買った。
I bought fresh oval squid at the market.
Synonym; アオリイカ is the more common name for the same species, while ミズイカ is a regional or alternative name.
Compound of 水 (mizu, 'water') and 烏賊 (ika, 'squid'). The exact origin of the name is uncertain; it may refer to the squid's habitat or appearance.