noun
Japanese whiting; Sillago japonica
A common white-fleshed fish in Japanese waters, often used in tempura and sashimi.
シロギスは天ぷらにすると美味しい。
Japanese whiting is delicious when made into tempura.
今日はシロギスがたくさん釣れた。
We caught a lot of Japanese whiting today.
The name combines 白 (しろ, 'white') and 鱚 (きす, 'whiting'), referring to its pale coloration. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.