bigfin reef squid; oval squid
A species of squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) found in warm coastal waters. Also known as アオリイカ.
See also: アオリイカ
Bigfin reef squid are often seen in the seas around Okinawa.
I bought fresh oval squid at the market.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 水 (mizu, 'water') and 烏賊 (ika, 'squid'). The exact origin of the name is uncertain; it may refer to the squid's habitat or appearance.