ぼたんえび

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Meanings

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botan shrimp; Pandalus nipponensis

usually written using kana alone

A species of shrimp found in northern Japan, prized as sashimi and sushi. The name comes from the flower-like pattern on its shell.

北ほっ海かい道どうでは、ぼたんえびの刺さし身みが名めい物ぶつだ。
In Hokkaido, botan shrimp sashimi is a local specialty.
この牡ぼ丹たん海老えびはとても甘あまくておいしい。
This botan shrimp is very sweet and delicious.