blue mackerel; Scomber australasicus
A species of mackerel found in the Pacific. Often distinguished from 胡麻鯖 (ごまさば, spotted mackerel). Usually written in kana.
See also: ゴマサバ
Blue mackerel are caught in the waters near Japan.
I bought blue mackerel at the supermarket.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological or commercial contexts.
The name 丸鯖 (まるさば) literally means 'round mackerel', likely referring to the body shape compared to other mackerel species. The exact origin is uncertain.