ししゃも
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Meanings
1
shishamo smelt
usually written using kana alone
A small saltwater fish (Spirinchus lanceolatus) eaten grilled whole, especially in Hokkaido. The Japanese name derives from Ainu susam.
from Ainu susam
I ordered shishamo at the izakaya.
Hokkaido shishamo is rich in fat and delicious.