ヒシコイワシ
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Meanings
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usually written using kana alone
Refers specifically to Engraulis japonica, a small fish used in Japanese cuisine. The cross-reference 片口鰯 (かたくちいわし) is a synonym.
See also: カタクチイワシ
Japanese anchovies are often used as an ingredient for niboshi (dried sardines).