mahi-mahi; common dolphinfish; dorado
Refers to the fish Coryphaena hippurus. In culinary contexts, often called マヒマヒ from Hawaiian. Note: despite the English name 'dolphinfish', it is not related to dolphins.
Mahi-mahi is a fish that lives in warm seas.
Today's sashimi is mahi-mahi.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; the word is usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also used, but katakana is more common.
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
Rarely used kanji form; not recommended for learners.
The origin of しいら is uncertain. The kanji 鱰 and 鱪 are kokuji (Japanese-created characters) for this fish.