Japanese lobster; Metanephrops japonicus
A species of lobster found in Japanese waters, often used in high-end cuisine. The name is usually written in katakana as アカザエビ.
The Japanese lobster is known as a high-class ingredient.
Japanese lobsters are often caught in these waters.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the word is usually written in kana.
The name アカザエビ likely derives from 藜 (あかざ, 'goosefoot plant') and 海老 (えび, 'shrimp/lobster'), possibly referring to a perceived resemblance, but the exact origin is uncertain.