English–Japanese

“shrimp” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiebi

Example

このえびはおいしいです。ko no e bi wa o i shi i de su

This shrimp is delicious.

Illustration for えび (shrimp)

How to say “shrimp” in Japanese

“Shrimp” in Japanese is えび (ebi).

Refers to an aquatic, many-legged crustacean with a flexible body that is commonly used as food.

Full entry for えび: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with えび

今日はえびを使って、簡単なサラダを作ります。kyō wa e bi o tsuka tte kan tan na sa ra da o tsuku ri ma su

Today, I will make a simple salad using shrimp.

Tips for using えび

  • In English, shrimp and prawn can name similar seafood, and the preferred word varies by region, while Japanese えび (ebi) commonly covers both.

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