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アブラボウズ (あぶらぼうず) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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The skilfish is a deep-sea fish and is rich in fat.
I found a rare skilfish at the market.
Kanji 坊 boy, priest's residence, priest Written forms アブラボウズ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
脂あぶら 坊ぼう 主ず
Kanji spelling using 脂 (fat/oil) and 坊主 (monk/bald head); rarely used.
油あぶら 坊ぼう 主ず
Alternate kanji spelling using 油 (oil); rarely used.
Etymology Compound of 油/脂 (abura, 'oil/fat') and 坊主 (bōzu, 'monk/bald head'), likely from the fish's oily flesh and rounded, monk-like appearance. The exact origin is uncertain.