noun
fat greenling; Hexagrammos otakii
A species of greenling found in coastal waters of Japan. The name is usually written in kana.
See also: 鮎魚女
アブラメは北海道でよく釣れる魚だ。
The fat greenling is a fish commonly caught in Hokkaido.
市場で新鮮なアブラメを買った。
I bought a fresh fat greenling at the market.
noun
Rare alternative name for a salamander, more commonly called 山椒魚 (さんしょううお).
See also: 山椒魚
古い文献では、アブラメが山椒魚を指すことがある。
In old documents, アブラメ can refer to a salamander.
The name アブラメ likely derives from 油 (あぶら, 'oil') + 目 (め, 'eye') or 女 (め, 'female'), referring to the fish's oily appearance or texture. The exact origin is uncertain.