noun
dark red fish meat; blood-rich meat near the spine
Refers to the dark red, iron-rich meat of fish like tuna, typically found along the spine. Often contrasted with 血合い (the very dark bloodline) and 赤身 (lean red meat).
See also: 血合い
マグロの黒身は鉄分が多く、独特の風味がある。
The dark meat of tuna is rich in iron and has a distinctive flavor.
寿司屋で黒身の部分をにぎりにしてもらった。
At the sushi restaurant, I had them make nigiri with the dark meat part.