Translation guide
A freshwater fish native to Japan, often used in fishing and cooking. The most common species is the pale chub.
Referring to the fish species known as Japanese dace or pale chub in English.
The standard Japanese name for the Japanese dace (Tribolodon hakonensis), also known as the pale chub. This is the most common and widely understood term.
この川にはウグイがたくさんいます。
There are many Japanese dace in this river.
A common name for small freshwater fish like dace and chub, often used regionally or in fishing contexts. Can refer to various species, but frequently means Japanese dace.
子供の頃、よくハヤを釣りました。
I used to catch dace often when I was a child.
Literally 'red belly', a name for the Japanese dace during its spawning season when its belly turns reddish. Used mainly by anglers or in regional dialects.
春になるとアカハラが釣れる。
In spring, you can catch red-bellied dace.
Referring to Japanese dace as an ingredient or dish.
Used in cooking contexts as well. Often prepared as salted and grilled, or in nabe (hot pot).
ウグイの塩焼きは絶品です。
Salt-grilled Japanese dace is exquisite.
In some regions, 'haya' is used for the fish as food, especially in traditional local dishes.
この地方ではハヤの甘露煮が名物です。
In this region, sweet-stewed dace is a local specialty.
The name 'ハヤ' is widely used in western Japan and among anglers, while 'ウグイ' is the standard biological name. In some areas, 'ハヤ' may refer to other small river fish.