noun
fish that looks fresh but is actually spoiled
Describes fish that appears fresh on the outside but has begun to rot internally. Often used in food safety contexts.
生き腐れの魚は見た目ではわからないことが多い。
Fish that is spoiled while looking fresh is often hard to spot by appearance.
市場で生き腐れの魚を買わないように気をつけてください。
Be careful not to buy fish that looks fresh but is actually spoiled at the market.