ザリガニ
Meanings
1
crayfish; crawfish
usually written using kana alone
Refers to crayfish in general, but especially the Japanese crayfish (Cambaroides japonicus) or the invasive red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii).
The children caught crayfish in the river.
Red swamp crayfish have spread throughout Japan.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉でザリガニを捕まえるto catch crayfish somewhere
I caught crayfish in the river.
- 糸でザリガニを釣るto fish for crayfish using a piece of string
The children had fun fishing for crayfish with string.
- ザリガニを飼うto keep crayfish as a pet
I'm keeping crayfish in an aquarium.