cold-season yellowtail
Refers to yellowtail (buri) caught in winter, prized for its rich, fatty flesh. Often used in culinary contexts.
In winter, cold-season yellowtail becomes delicious.
この時期の寒ブリは脂がのっていて最高だ。
Cold yellowtail this time of year is wonderfully fatty and at its best.
Standard kanji spelling for this seasonal fish term.
Common mixed kanji-katakana spelling, often seen in markets and menus.
Mixed kanji-hiragana spelling, less common but still used.
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold') and 鰤 (buri, 'yellowtail'), referring to yellowtail caught during the cold season.