small-scale whiting; blue whiting
A species of whiting, Sillago parvisquamis, found in coastal waters of East Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
Small-scale whiting can sometimes be seen even in Tokyo Bay.
市場で珍しいアオギスを見つけた。
I found a rare small-scale whiting at the market.
Katakana spelling is common for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the fish is normally written in kana.
The name アオギス literally means 'blue whiting'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the bluish tint of the fish.