ホタテガイほたてがいFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000じ字FuriganaMeanings1nounJapanese scallop; Yesso scallopusually written using kana aloneRefers to the species Patinopecten yessoensis, commonly eaten in Japan. Often used in culinary contexts.北ほっ海かい道どうはホタテガイの産さん地ちとして有ゆう名めい