メゴチ

noun

big-eyed flathead (Suggrundus meerdervoortii)

A species of flathead fish found in East Asian waters, often used in tempura and sushi.

• メゴチは天てんぷらにすると美味おいしい。

  Big-eyed flathead is delicious when made into tempura.

• 市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんなメゴチを買かった。

  I bought fresh big-eyed flathead at the market.