白蝦

白海老

Readings

Kana: しろえび、シロエビ

Romaji: shiroebi, shiroebi

Definitions

noun

1

broad velvet shrimp (Metapenaeopsis lata)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

2

shiba shrimp (Metapenaeus joyneri)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

See also: 芝海老

Kanji

白

Readings: ハク、 ビャク、 しろ、 しら-、 しろ.い

Meaning: white

蝦

Readings: カ、 ゲ、 えび

Meanings: shrimp, prawn, lobster

海

Readings: カイ、 うみ

Meanings: sea, ocean

老

Readings: ロウ、 お.いる、 ふ.ける

Meanings: old man, old age, grow old