noun
albacore; longfin tuna
Refers to the fish Thunnus alalunga. Often used in contexts like sushi or canned tuna.
See also: ビンナガ
ビンチョウマグロは缶詰によく使われる。
Albacore tuna is often used in canned products.
寿司ネタとしてのビンチョウはあっさりしている。
Albacore as a sushi topping is light in flavor.
ビンナガ is a synonym for albacore, but ビンチョウ is more common in everyday usage.
The name likely derives from the long pectoral fins characteristic of this tuna species, but the exact origin is uncertain.