本ほん鯖さば

noun

chub mackerel

Refers specifically to the chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), often contrasted with 真鯖 (masaba) in culinary or fishing contexts.

See also: 真鯖

• 本ほん鯖さばは脂あぶらがのっていて美味おいしい。

  Chub mackerel is fatty and delicious.