マボヤ

Meanings

1

sea pineapple (Halocynthia roretzi)

usually written using kana alone

A type of edible ascidian, known for its bright red/orange color and bumpy texture. Often eaten raw as sashimi or in sushi.

マボヤは東とう北ほく地ち方ほうでよく食たべられている。
Sea pineapples are commonly eaten in the Tohoku region.
新しん鮮せんなマボヤの刺さし身みは独どく特とくの風ふう味みがある。
Fresh sea pineapple sashimi has a distinctive flavor.