noun
queen snapper; ruby snapper; flame snapper
A deep-water fish (Etelis coruscans) prized in Japanese cuisine, especially in Okinawa. Often served as sashimi or in celebratory dishes.
ハマダイは沖縄で高級魚として扱われている。
The queen snapper is treated as a high-grade fish in Okinawa.
新鮮なハマダイの刺身は絶品だ。
Fresh queen snapper sashimi is exquisite.
The name ハマダイ (浜鯛) literally means 'beach sea bream', though the fish is a deep-water snapper, not a true bream. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.