甘えび (あまえび) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
northern shrimp; sweet shrimp; red shrimp
usually written using kana alone
Refers to Pandalus borealis, a small pink shrimp known for its sweet taste. Often served as sashimi or sushi. Also called 北国赤海老.
See also: 北国赤海老
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Sweet shrimp sashimi is sweet and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
あまえび
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Kanji
老old man, old age, grow old
Similar words
- 北国赤海老
Synonym; 北国赤海老 is an alternative name for the same shrimp, often used in Hokkaido.
- 車海老
A different species (kuruma prawn), larger and with a firmer texture, not as sweet as 甘えび.
Etymology
From 甘 (ama, 'sweet') + 海老 (ebi, 'shrimp'), referring to its sweet flavor.
