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カスミアジ

Meanings

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noun

bluefin trevally

A species of marine fish (Caranx melampygus) found in tropical and subtropical waters. The name is used in fishing and culinary contexts.

沖おき縄なわでカスミアジを釣つった。
I caught a bluefin trevally in Okinawa.

Etymology

The name カスミアジ likely derives from 霞 (kasumi, 'mist') and 鯵 (aji, 'horse mackerel'), referring to the fish's coloration or appearance. The exact origin is uncertain.