はまぐり

noun

common orient clam; hard clam

Refers to the species Meretrix lusoria, a type of edible clam common in Japanese cuisine. Often used in clear soups and sushi.

• はまぐりのお吸すい物ものはひな祭まつりの定てい番ばんです。

  Clear soup with clams is a standard dish for the Doll Festival.

• 潮しお干ひ狩がりでたくさんのはまぐりを採とった。

  We gathered a lot of clams during clam digging.