Japanese scallop; Yesso scallop
Refers specifically to Patinopecten yessoensis, a commercially important scallop species in Japan. Often seen in seafood contexts.
See also: ホタテガイ
Japanese scallops are often caught in Hokkaido.
This sashimi uses Japanese scallop.
Katakana spelling is common for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is normally written in kana.
The name likely derives from 秋田 (Akita) + 貝 (shellfish), but the exact origin is uncertain. The katakana spelling is standard for this species.