This is the 1697th most frequent Japanese word.
あさり
Clam.
Here, "あさり" refers to clams, highlighting their usage in food context.
私はあさりの味噌汁が大好きです。
I love clam miso soup.
In this case, "あさり" signifies clams, showing its use in a packaged product context.
コンビニであさりの缶詰を買いました。
I bought a canned clam at the convenience store.
Here, "あさり" refers to clams again, emphasizing the activity of gathering them from nature.