A species of cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica) found in Japanese waters. The name literally means 'butt-burning squid'.
The Japanese spineless cuttlefish is often seen in the Seto Inland Sea.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; the word is usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in modern contexts.
The name シリヤケイカ (尻焼烏賊) literally means 'butt-burning squid', likely from the appearance or behavior of the animal, but the exact origin is uncertain.