noun
Cancer japonicus; a species of crab
A species of crab found in Japanese waters. The name comes from the shape of its carapace resembling a ginkgo leaf (イチョウ).
イチョウガニは日本近海に生息するカニの一種です。
The Cancer japonicus is a species of crab that inhabits the seas around Japan.
市場で珍しいイチョウガニを見つけた。
I found a rare Cancer japonicus at the market.
Named after the ginkgo leaf (イチョウ) due to the shape of its carapace.