noun
fat greenling; Hexagrammos otakii
A species of fish found in coastal waters around Japan. Commonly used in cuisine.
アイナメは煮付けにすると美味しい。
Fat greenling is delicious when simmered in soy sauce.
釣りで大きなアイナメを釣った。
I caught a big fat greenling while fishing.
Alternate ateji spelling.
Irregular kanji usage; not standard.
The origin of the name is uncertain. The kanji spellings are ateji and do not reflect the word's derivation.