noun
red gurnard; sea robin
A marine fish with large pectoral fins and a bony head, often used in Japanese cuisine.
ホウボウは煮付けにすると美味しい。
Red gurnard is delicious when simmered in soy sauce.
市場で新鮮なホウボウを買った。
I bought a fresh sea robin at the market.
The name ホウボウ is likely onomatopoeic, imitating the sound the fish makes when caught. The kanji 魴鮄 and 竹麦魚 are ateji.