Japanese glass shrimp
A species of deep-sea shrimp (Pasiphaea japonica) found in Japanese waters, often used in local cuisine.
In Toyama Bay, Japanese glass shrimp is known as a local specialty.
Kanji form using 蝦 (shrimp). Rarely used; the katakana spelling is standard.
Alternate kanji form using 海老 (shrimp). Rarely used; the katakana spelling is standard.
Compound of 白 (しら, white) + 海老/蝦 (えび, shrimp), referring to the shrimp's pale, translucent body.