noun
A species of cuttlefish (Sepiella japonica) found in Japanese waters. The name literally means 'butt-burning squid'.
シリヤケイカは瀬戸内海でよく見られる。
The Japanese spineless cuttlefish is often seen in the Seto Inland Sea.
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.