ムラサキウニ

noun

purple sea urchin; Heliocidaris crassispina

A species of sea urchin found in Japanese waters, often used in sushi and seafood dishes. The scientific name is Heliocidaris crassispina (formerly Anthocidaris crassispina).

• ムラサキウニは日本にほん近きん海かいでよく見みられる。

  The purple sea urchin is commonly found in the seas around Japan.

• この寿す司し屋やではムラサキウニが名めい物ぶつだ。

  Purple sea urchin is a specialty at this sushi restaurant.