noun
red coral (Corallium japonicum)
Refers specifically to the precious red coral species used in jewelry and traditional crafts.
アカサンゴは宝石として加工されることが多い。
Red coral is often processed into jewelry.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 珊瑚 (sango, 'coral'). The katakana spelling アカサンゴ is common for biological names.