noun
rainbow runner; rainbow yellowtail; Spanish jack; Hawaiian salmon
A species of marine fish (Elagatis bipinnulata) found in tropical and subtropical waters. Known by several English common names.
ツムブリは熱帯の海でよく見られる魚です。
The rainbow runner is a fish commonly seen in tropical seas.
釣り人がツムブリを釣り上げた。
The angler caught a rainbow runner.
The origin of the Japanese name ツムブリ is uncertain. The kanji 錘 (spindle/weight) and 鰤 (yellowtail) are likely ateji applied to the existing name.