noun
Bensasi goatfish; Upeneus japonicus
A species of goatfish found in Japanese waters; commonly used in cuisine.
ヒメジは天ぷらにすると美味しい。
Bensasi goatfish is delicious when made into tempura.
市場で新鮮なヒメジを買った。
I bought fresh Bensasi goatfish at the market.
The origin of the name is uncertain; the kanji forms are ateji.