Sebastes joyneri; rockfish
A species of rockfish found in Japanese waters. The name is usually written in katakana.
Sebastes joyneri inhabits coastal rocky areas.
I found a rockfish at the market.
メバル is a broader term for rockfish in general, while トゴットメバル refers specifically to Sebastes joyneri.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely encountered.
Ateji kanji variant; rarely encountered.
Ateji kanji variant; rarely encountered.
The name likely derives from a local or dialectal term combined with メバル (rockfish). The exact origin of トゴット is uncertain.