ホッキかい

noun

Sakhalin surf clam

A type of edible clam found in northern waters, often used in sushi and sashimi. The name is sometimes written as 北寄貝, reflecting its northern origin.

See also: ウバガイ

• 北ほっ海かい道どうではホッキ貝かいの刺さし身みが名めい物ぶつだ。

  In Hokkaido, Sakhalin surf clam sashimi is a local specialty.

• スーパーで生なまのホッキ貝かいを買かった。

  I bought fresh Sakhalin surf clams at the supermarket.