ミルクイガイ

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Meanings

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mirugai clam; gaper clam (Tresus keenae)

usually written using kana alone

A species of large saltwater clam found in Japan; the name is often written in katakana.

、

食しょく

用よう

に

なる

。

The mirugai clam is a large bivalve and is edible.

市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんなミルクイガイを見みつけた。

I found fresh mirugai clams at the market.