小こ魚ざかな

noun

small fish; fry

Refers to small fish, often young or tiny species, used as food or bait. The term is neutral and common in everyday contexts.

• 市いち場ばで新しん鮮せんな小こ魚ざかなを買かった。

  I bought fresh small fish at the market.

• 小こ魚ざかなはから揚あげにするとおいしい。

  Small fish are delicious when deep-fried.