blackthroat seaperch; rosy seabass
A deep-sea fish prized in Japanese cuisine, especially in the Hokuriku region. Often served as sashimi or grilled.
The blackthroat seaperch is known as a high-grade fish.
金沢でノドグロの刺身を食べた。
I ate blackthroat seaperch sashimi in Kanazawa.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 喉 (のど, 'throat') + 黒 (くろ, 'black'), referring to the black coloration inside the fish's mouth.