Hawaiian ladyfish
A specific fish species, Elops hawaiensis. Used in biological and fishing contexts.
カライワシはハワイ近海で見られる魚です。
The Hawaiian ladyfish is a fish found in the waters around Hawaii.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name カライワシ literally means 'Chinese sardine' (唐鰯), but the exact derivation is uncertain. It is a Japanese name for the Hawaiian ladyfish.