noun
sakura shrimp; Lucensosergia lucens
A small, pink shrimp species found in Japanese waters, especially in Suruga Bay. Often eaten dried or as sashimi.
桜海老の刺身はとても美味しい。
Sakura shrimp sashimi is very delicious.
静岡県は桜海老の産地として有名だ。
Shizuoka Prefecture is famous as a production area for sakura shrimp.