striped marlin
A species of marlin found in the Indo-Pacific; commonly used in Japanese cuisine as sashimi or grilled.
Striped marlin is delicious as sashimi.
Striped marlin are often caught in these waters.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 旗魚 for marlin; rarely seen in modern texts.
Alternate kanji spelling; very uncommon.
The name マカジキ combines 真 (ma, 'true') with カジキ (kajiki, 'marlin/swordfish'), distinguishing it as the 'true marlin' among similar species. The exact origin of カジキ is uncertain.