also: そうだがつおぞく
noun
Auxis (genus of tuna)
Scientific taxonomic term referring to the genus Auxis, which includes small tuna species such as bullet tuna and frigate tuna.
ソウダガツオ属には、マルソウダやヒラソウダが含まれる。
The genus Auxis includes bullet tuna and frigate tuna.
Standard katakana spelling for the genus name, as commonly used in scientific contexts.
Kanji spelling using ateji; rarely used in practice.
The genus name Auxis is of uncertain origin. The Japanese name ソウダガツオ属 combines ソウダガツオ (a type of tuna) with 属 (genus).