albacore; longfin tuna
Refers to the fish Thunnus alalunga. Often used in contexts like sushi or canned tuna.
See also: ビンナガ
Albacore tuna is often used in canned products.
Albacore as a sushi topping is light in flavor.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Written 鬢長, the name refers to the fish’s exceptionally long pectoral fins, likened to long 鬢, the hair at the sides of the head.