Atlantic salmon
Refers specifically to the species Salmo salar, as distinct from other salmon species.
Atlantic salmon inhabit the North Atlantic.
Generic term for salmon, especially chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta). タイセイヨウサケ is a specific Atlantic species.
Loanword often used for salmon as food, especially in Western dishes. タイセイヨウサケ is the biological species name.
Standard katakana spelling for this species name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 大西洋 (たいせいよう, 'Atlantic Ocean') and 鮭 (さけ, 'salmon').