赤貝 (akagai)

Ark shells

  • あかがい
  • akagai
  • Pitch 2
  • water animals

Meaning

赤貝 (あかがい, akagai) is Ark shells — a Japanese food (water animals).

What is Ark shells?

Akagai ( Anadara broughtonii ) are ark shells, also known as “bloody shells” not only because of the deep reddish-orange colour, but also because of the reddish water that looks like blood it gives off upon opening.