emperor red snapper; bourgeois red snapper; bourgeois fish
A species of marine fish (Lutjanus sebae) known for its striking red and white bands. The name is primarily used in biological and culinary contexts.
The emperor red snapper is known as a high-grade fish.
I saw a juvenile emperor red snapper at the aquarium.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly decorative; the katakana form is strongly preferred in practice.
The name センネンダイ (千年鯛) literally means 'thousand-year sea bream', likely referring to the fish's longevity or its impressive appearance. The exact origin is uncertain.