noun
red coral (Corallium japonicum)
Refers specifically to the precious red coral species used in jewelry and traditional crafts.
アカサンゴは宝石として加工されることが多い。
Red coral is often processed into jewelry.
Kanji spelling is understandable but less common than the katakana form.
Compound of 赤 (aka, 'red') and 珊瑚 (sango, 'coral'). The katakana spelling アカサンゴ is common for biological names.