花はな咲さき蟹がに

noun

blue king crab

A species of king crab (Paralithodes platypus) found in the North Pacific, prized for its sweet meat. In Japanese cuisine, it is often enjoyed boiled or as sashimi.

• 北ほっ海かい道どうでは花はな咲さき蟹がにが名めい物ぶつだ。

  In Hokkaido, the blue king crab is a local specialty.

• 花はな咲さき蟹がにの味み噌そは濃のう厚こうで美味おいしい。

  The miso (innards) of the blue king crab is rich and delicious.