くさや

noun

kusaya; brined and sun-dried fish with a strong smell

A traditional Japanese preserved fish, typically made from mackerel scad (muroaji), known for its very pungent, fermented odor.

• くさやは独どく特とくの強つよい匂においがあるが、味あじは良よい。

  Kusaya has a uniquely strong smell, but it tastes good.

• 伊い豆ず諸しょ島とうではくさやが名めい産さん品ひんだ。

  Kusaya is a local specialty of the Izu Islands.