also: れんこだい
noun
yellowback sea bream; yellow porgy
A species of sea bream (Taius tumifrons) found in East Asian waters; commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
レンコダイは煮付けにすると美味しい。
Yellowback sea bream is delicious when simmered in soy sauce.
市場で新鮮なレンコダイを買った。
I bought fresh yellow porgy at the market.
The name likely derives from the fish's appearance or a regional name, but the exact origin is uncertain.