A literary or formal term for the ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis), a small migratory fish prized in Japanese cuisine. In everyday speech, アユ is far more common.
See also: アユ
The sweetfish is known as a fish that lives in clear streams.
The menu at the traditional restaurant said 'salt-grilled sweetfish'.
Standard kanji spelling for the sweetfish, a literary or formal name.
Kana spelling; the fish is more commonly referred to as アユ in everyday language.
From the kanji 香 (fragrant) and 魚 (fish), referring to the sweetfish's characteristic pleasant smell, especially when grilled.