noun
juvenile Japanese sea bass
Refers to young Japanese sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus), typically 2–3 years old and 30–60 cm in length. Compare with スズキ (adult).
See also: スズキ
釣り上げたフッコはまだ小さかったのでリリースした。
The juvenile sea bass I caught was still small, so I released it.