John Dory (Zeus faber)
A marine fish with a distinctive dark spot on each side; the Japanese name is usually written in katakana.
The John Dory is known as a high-grade fish.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
A compound of 的 “target” and 鯛 “sea bream,” named for the conspicuous target-like dark spot on each side of the fish.