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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

海老

Shrimp or prawn

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Other forms

エビ Katakana, very common
えび Hiragana
Noun

Shrimp" / "Prawn

Designates a wide range of aquatic crustaceans, including shrimp, prawns, and lobsters, often distinguished by their long antennae and curved bodies.

Example

A アレルギー は あり ます か ?
B はい 、 海老 アレルギー です 。

[A:] Do you have any allergies? [B:] Yes, I'm allergic to shrimp.

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海老
えび
Shrimp or prawn
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