コハダ

noun

mid-sized konoshiro gizzard shad; young gizzard shad

Refers to a young or mid-sized konoshiro (gizzard shad), about 15 cm, often used as sushi topping. The adult fish is called コノシロ.

See also: コノシロ

• 今日きょうの寿す司しネタはコハダが新しん鮮せんで美味おいしかった。

  Today's sushi topping, the gizzard shad, was fresh and delicious.

• コハダは酢すでしめてから握にぎります。

  Gizzard shad is marinated in vinegar before being made into sushi.