also: しろしたがれい
noun
marbled sole; marbled flounder
A species of righteye flounder found in coastal waters around Japan. Also known as マコガレイ.
See also: マコガレイ
城下カレイは、瀬戸内海でよく獲れる高級魚です。
The marbled sole is a high-grade fish often caught in the Seto Inland Sea.
城下カレイの煮付けは絶品だ。
Simmered marbled sole is exquisite.
Synonym; マコガレイ is the more common name in many regions, while 城下カレイ is often used in western Japan and in culinary contexts.
The name likely derives from the fish being caught near castle towns (城下) in the Seto Inland Sea region, but the exact origin is uncertain.