noun
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.
アオギスは東京湾でも見られることがある。
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.
キス is the general term for whiting (Sillago japonica), while アオギス refers specifically to the small-scale whiting (Sillago parvisquamis).
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.