けんさきいかけんさきいかじ字FuriganaMeanings1nounswordtip squidusually written using kana aloneA species of squid (Photololigo edulis) found in Japanese waters, often used in sushi and sashimi.ケンサキイカは夏なつが旬しゅんです。Swordtip squid is in season during the summer.