bamboo sole (Heteromycteris japonica)
A species of flatfish native to Japan; the name is usually written in katakana as ササウシノシタ.
The bamboo sole is a small flatfish found along the coast of Japan.
I found a rare bamboo sole at the market.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the literal meaning is 'bamboo-grass cow's tongue'.
The name literally means 'bamboo-grass cow's tongue', likely from the shape and texture of the fish. The exact origin is uncertain.