Akoya pearl oyster; Marten's pearl oyster
A species of pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata martensii) cultivated primarily for Akoya pearls. The term is used in biology, pearl farming, and jewelry contexts.
Akoya pearl oysters are used in pearl cultivation.
This pearl was harvested from an Akoya pearl oyster.
真珠貝 is a broader term for pearl oysters in general, while アコヤ貝 specifically refers to the Akoya pearl oyster species.
Standard mixed kanji-katakana spelling; widely used in industry and everyday contexts.
Hiragana variant of the first part; less common but still seen.
Full kanji spelling; rarely used in modern writing.
All-katakana spelling; common in scientific or catalog contexts.
The name アコヤ (Akoya) is believed to derive from a place name or an old term for the oyster; the exact origin is uncertain. 貝 means 'shellfish'.