noun
cold-season yellowtail
Refers to yellowtail (buri) caught in winter, prized for its rich, fatty flesh. Often used in culinary contexts.
冬になると、寒鰤が美味しくなる。
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.
鰤 (buri) is the general term for yellowtail, while 寒鰤 specifically refers to yellowtail caught in the cold season, valued for its higher fat content.
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold') and 鰤 (buri, 'yellowtail'), referring to yellowtail caught during the cold season.