Translation guide
A young striped mullet, a specific type of fish. In Japanese, this is typically referred to by the general term for striped mullet with a modifier for youth, or by a specific regional name.
Referring to a juvenile fish of the species Mugil cephalus or related mullets, often used in culinary or fishing contexts.
Standard descriptive term: 'young fish of the striped mullet'. Clear and widely understood.
この辺りではボラの幼魚がよく獲れます。
Young striped mullet are often caught around here.
Common name for young striped mullet, especially in the Kanto region. Often used in fishing and culinary contexts.
イナは天ぷらにすると美味しい。
Young striped mullet is delicious as tempura.
Regional name for very young striped mullet, used in some areas. Less common.
地元ではスバシリと呼んでいます。
Locally, we call them subashiri.