赤貝 (あかがい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
blood clam; ark shell
usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to Scapharca broughtonii, a large edible clam with red flesh, often used in sushi and sashimi.
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Ark shell is delicious when made into sashimi.
Similar words
- 蛤
蛤 is the common clam (Meretrix lusoria), while 赤貝 is a specific ark shell with red flesh.
- 鳥貝
鳥貝 is a different ark shell species (Scapharca subcrenata), smaller and with a milder taste.
Etymology
The name 赤貝 literally means 'red shellfish', referring to the reddish color of its flesh.
