貝かい柱ばしら

noun

adductor muscle (of a bivalve)

General biological term for the muscle that closes a bivalve shell; also used in cooking contexts.

See also: 閉殻筋

• ホタテの貝かい柱ばしらは刺さし身みで食たべると甘あまくておいしい。

  Scallop adductor muscles are sweet and delicious when eaten as sashimi.

noun

scallop adductor muscle (as food)

Specifically in food contexts, often referring to the prized round muscle of scallops, clams, etc.

• この貝かい柱ばしらは大おおきくて食たべ応ごたえがある。

  These scallop muscles are big and satisfying to eat.