アワビ

あわび
noun
abalone
1. abalone
A large, edible sea snail prized in Japanese cuisine for its firm, chewy texture. Considered a luxury ingredient.
アワビの刺身(さしみ)を食(た)べた。
I ate abalone sashimi.
このアワビはコリコリしていて美味(おい)しい。
This abalone is crunchy and delicious.
旅館(りょかん)の夕食(ゆうしょく)にアワビの踊(おど)り焼(や)きが出(で)て、贅沢(ぜいたく)な気分(きぶん)になった。
Grilled live abalone was served at the inn's dinner, and it felt really luxurious.

WRITING:
Commonly written in katakana as アワビ. The kanji 鮑(あわび) exists but katakana is standard in menus and everyday use.

CULTURE:
Abalone is a high-end ingredient in Japanese cuisine, often served at 旅館(りょかん) (Japanese inns) and upscale restaurants. 踊(おど)り焼(や)き (grilling the abalone alive on the shell) is a famous preparation. Abalone is also traditionally offered at 伊勢神宮(いせじんぐう) (Ise Grand Shrine).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • アワビの刺身(さしみ): abalone sashimi
  • アワビの踊(おど)り焼(や)き: grilled live abalone
  • アワビのステーキ: abalone steak
  • アワビの煮貝(にがい): simmered abalone
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