ハマダイ

ハ

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ダ

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Meanings

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queen snapper; ruby snapper; flame snapper

usually written using kana alone

A deep-water fish (Etelis coruscans) prized in Japanese cuisine, especially in Okinawa. Often served as sashimi or in celebratory dishes.

ハマダイは沖おき縄なわで高こう級きゅう魚ぎょとして扱あつかわれている。
The queen snapper is treated as a high-grade fish in Okinawa.
新しん鮮せんなハマダイの刺さし身みは絶ぜっ品ぴんだ。
Fresh queen snapper sashimi is exquisite.