“Shrimp” in Japanese
Short answer
Shrimp in Japanese is “小エビ” (koebi). Full meaning: shrimp (infraorder Caridea); small shrimp, prawn or lobster.
Other ways to say “Shrimp” in Japanese
茹で海老
yudeebi boiled red prawn, shrimp, lobster, etc. (sometimes used as a New Year decoration)
シュリンプ
shurinpu shrimp
海老
ebi prawn, shrimp, lobster
小えび
koebi shrimp (infraorder Caridea); small shrimp, prawn or lobster
ゆでエビ
yudeebi boiled red prawn, shrimp, lobster, etc. (sometimes used as a New Year decoration)
ゆでえび
yudeebi boiled red prawn, shrimp, lobster, etc. (sometimes used as a New Year decoration)
ゆで海老
yudeebi boiled red prawn, shrimp, lobster, etc. (sometimes used as a New Year decoration)
茹でエビ
yudeebi boiled red prawn, shrimp, lobster, etc. (sometimes used as a New Year decoration)
蕪蒸し
kaburamushi steamed fish with grated turnip on top; hollowed-out turnip stuffed with chicken, shrimp, gingko nuts, etc.
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