How to Say ‘Shrimp and crab’ in Japanese
エビやカニ
ebi ya kani
[e-bi yah KAH-nee]
💬 Usage Tip: や links nouns like "and" but hints the list isn't complete, like "shrimp, crab, and so on". Use と when you mean exactly those items and nothing else.
Phrase Breakdown
エビ
ebi
[e-bi]
shrimp
A type of seafood, small in size and often used in various dishes.
エビが好きです。
I like shrimp.
や
ya
[yah]
and (among others)
Lists examples, implying there are more.
りんごやバナナを買いました。
I bought apples, bananas, and so on.
カニ
kani
[KAH-nee]
crab
The crab, a common seafood and allergen.
カニが大好きです。
I love crab.
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